DUI Checkpoints in California

Looking for upcoming DUI checkpoints in California? This page brings together publicly available information about DUI and sobriety checkpoints in cities and counties across the state.

Listings can include the reported checkpoint date, city, county, location, and a link to an official source when one is available. Our goal is to make public safety information easier to find and understand while encouraging responsible driving.

Independent information source: DUI Checkpoints Tonight is not a police department, government agency, or law enforcement organization. We independently organize publicly available checkpoint information. Checkpoint plans can change, so visitors should review the original official source whenever available.

Upcoming DUI Checkpoints in California

The listings below are ordered to make upcoming dates easier to find. Each record may include the city, county, reported location, and source information. Not every checkpoint announcement includes the same level of detail.

Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in Watsonville, CA

  • Date Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM
  • County Santa Cruz
  • City Watsonville
  • Reported Location Watsonville police will conduct a combined DUI and driver?s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in El Centro, CA

  • Date Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM
  • County Imperial
  • City El Centro
  • Reported Location El Centro Police officers will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in Delano, CA

  • Date Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM
  • County Kern
  • City Delano
  • Reported Location Delano police are planning a DUI checkpoint at a location within the city that has not been announced.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in Glendora, CA

  • Date Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM
  • County Los Angeles
  • City Glendora
  • Reported Location Checkpoint operations targeting impaired driving are planned within Sacramento. The specific location will remain undisclosed.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in Sacramento, CA

  • Date Friday, August 28, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM
  • County Sacramento
  • City Sacramento
  • Reported Location A DUI enforcement checkpoint will be conducted somewhere within the city, but officials have not released the exact site.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in San Juan Capistrano, CA

  • Date Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM
  • County Orange
  • City San Juan Capistrano
  • Reported Location Sacramento is expected to see DUI checkpoint activity at locations that remain undisclosed.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in Chino, CA

  • Date Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM
  • County San Bernardino
  • City Chino
  • Reported Location Chino Police officers will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in San Rafael, CA

  • Date Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM
  • County Marin
  • City San Rafael
  • Reported Location San Rafael Police officers will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in Vacaville, CA

  • Date Friday, August 28, 2026 | 5 PM to 12 AM
  • County Solano
  • City Vacaville
  • Reported Location Vacaville Police officers will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in Turlock, CA

  • Date Friday, September 4, 2026 | 9 PM to 2 AM
  • County Stanislaus
  • City Turlock
  • Reported Location The Turlock Police Department is scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been disclosed within Turlock.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in Sacramento, CA

  • Date Friday, September 4, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM
  • County Sacramento
  • City Sacramento
  • Reported Location DUI checkpoint enforcement is scheduled in Sacramento, with the operating locations not publicly announced.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Upcoming

DUI Checkpoint in Monrovia, CA

  • Date Friday, September 4, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
  • County Los Angeles
  • City Monrovia
  • Reported Location The Monrovia Police Department plans to hold a DUI checkpoint somewhere within Monrovia city limits.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Recent

DUI Checkpoint in Atherton, CA

  • Date Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM
  • County San Mateo
  • City Atherton
  • Reported Location The Atherton Police Department is scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Recent

DUI Checkpoint in La Verne, CA

  • Date Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM
  • County Los Angeles
  • City La Verne
  • Reported Location La Verne police are scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Recent

DUI Checkpoint in Madera, CA

  • Date Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM to 2 AM
  • County Madera
  • City Madera
  • Reported Location A DUI checkpoint is planned in Madera, although officials have not released the exact location.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Recent

DUI Checkpoint in Fresno, CA

  • Date Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 9 PM to 3 AM
  • County Fresno
  • City Fresno
  • Reported Location Fresno police are scheduled to hold a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been publicly identified.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Recent

DUI Checkpoint in Oxnard, CA

Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Recent

DUI Checkpoint in Indio, CA

  • Date Friday, August 21, 2026
  • County Riverside
  • City Indio
  • Reported Location The Indio Police Department is scheduled to conduct targeted DUI enforcement to identify motorists suspected of driving under the influence.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Recent

DUI Checkpoint in Anaheim, CA

  • Date Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM
  • County Orange
  • City Anaheim
  • Reported Location The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit is scheduled to conduct a DUI and driver?s license checkpoint in East Anaheim.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.
Recent

DUI Checkpoint in Goleta, CA

  • Date Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM
  • County Santa Barbara
  • City Goleta
  • Reported Location In Goleta, the local police department and California Highway Patrol are scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location.
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Safety reminder: Never drive impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange a sober driver or another safe transportation option.

How California DUI Checkpoint Information Is Organized

California DUI checkpoint announcements can contain different types of information. Some announcements identify a city and date, while others provide a more specific location or additional operational details. We display the information available from the source rather than filling missing details with assumptions.

Each listing is organized by date, county, city, and reported location when that information is available. An official source link is included when we have a source that visitors can review directly.

This approach helps keep the database transparent: information that has not been publicly reported is not presented as fact.

Check the Official Source Before Relying on a Listing

Checkpoint operations can change after an announcement is published. A planned checkpoint may be moved, postponed, canceled, or modified. Weather, staffing, public safety needs, and other circumstances can also affect an operation.

For that reason, visitors should use the official source link provided with a listing whenever one is available. The original law enforcement or government announcement is the best place to verify information that may have changed.

If an official source is not available on an individual listing, that does not mean the information is confirmed by a government agency. It simply means an original source link was not available in our database at the time of publication.

Our Public Safety and Editorial Standards

Our purpose is to organize publicly available information about DUI and sobriety checkpoints for public awareness. We do not encourage impaired driving, illegal behavior, or attempts to evade law enforcement.

We aim to distinguish between information published by an official agency and information organized by this independent website. Whenever possible, we identify the original source so readers can review it themselves.

Because checkpoint information can change, we encourage readers to verify time-sensitive information through the relevant official agency before making decisions based on a listing.

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Traffic laws and enforcement procedures can change, and individual circumstances may require advice from a qualified attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions About California DUI Checkpoints

What is a DUI checkpoint?

A DUI checkpoint, also called a sobriety checkpoint, is a law enforcement operation where officers may check drivers for signs of impairment and other traffic-related violations. Checkpoint procedures can vary by jurisdiction and operation.

Are DUI checkpoints conducted in California?

Yes. California law enforcement agencies conduct DUI and sobriety checkpoints as part of efforts to reduce impaired driving and improve roadway safety. Individual agencies determine when and where operations are planned, subject to applicable legal requirements.

How often are DUI checkpoints announced?

There is no single statewide schedule. Checkpoint activity varies by agency, location, enforcement priorities, holidays, and other factors. Public announcements may be issued before an operation when an agency chooses to provide information about it.

Can a California DUI checkpoint change after it is announced?

Yes. An announced checkpoint can be changed, postponed, canceled, or moved. This is why the original official announcement should be checked when current information is important.

Where does the information on this website come from?

We organize publicly available information from law enforcement announcements, public safety releases, government sources, and other public records when available. Individual listings may include a link to the original official source.

Is DUI Checkpoints Tonight affiliated with police or the government?

No. DUI Checkpoints Tonight is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with a police department, sheriff's office, California Highway Patrol, or other government or law enforcement agency.

Should I drive after drinking?

No. If you have consumed alcohol or another substance that may impair your ability to drive, do not drive. Arrange a sober driver, rideshare, taxi, public transportation, or another safe transportation option.

Drive Sober. Make a Safe Plan.

The safest way to handle a DUI checkpoint is to make responsible driving decisions before you get on the road. Never drive while impaired. If you plan to drink, arrange safe transportation in advance.