DUI Checkpoints in Kern County
Law enforcement agencies conduct DUI checkpoints throughout Kern County to promote road safety and responsible driving. This page provides updated information on sobriety checkpoints, DUI patrol areas, and related enforcement activity across local cities. Check dates, locations, and times to stay informed while driving in Kern County.
| Date | City | Location | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | CHP will conduct DUI enforcement at Coffee Rd & Hageman Rd. | — |
| Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM | Delano | The Delano Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver?s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | — |
| Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint in the 200 block of Union Avenue. | — |
| Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Unit planning a DUI and driver license checkpoint at an undisclosed location for DUI prevention. | — |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | Bakersfield | Bakersfield - Authorities confirmed a DUI checkpoint, though full details remain unreleased. | — |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | DUI and Driver's License Checkpoint at an undisclosed city location. | — |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM | Delano | DUI and Driver's License checkpoint at an undisclosed location; marijuana DUI enforcement included | — |
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | California Highway Patrol - DUI and driver-s license checkpoint in unincorporated Bakersfield based on collision and DUI arrest data | — |
| Friday, July 11, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | DUI/driver-s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city | — |
| Friday, June 27, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM | McFarland | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within McFarland city limits. | — |
| Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM | McFarland | DUI and driver-s license checkpoint within the city limits. | — |
| Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | DUI Checkpoint at 300 block of A Street Bakersfield, CA 93304. | — |
| Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | McFarland | DUI Check at the intersection of Mast and Nill Avenue. | — |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Bakersfield. | — |
| Friday, April 11, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | DUI/Driver's License checkpoint at an undisclosed city location. | — |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Bakersfield | DUI and driver-s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Bakersfield. | — |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | DUI and driver-s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Bakersfield. Public encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers. | — |
| Friday, January 3, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM | Delano | Delano city will have a DUI block at an undisclosed location, conducted by DPD. | — |
| Friday, December 27, 2024 | 7 PM to 3 AM | Ridgecrest | DUI/DL checkpoint scheduled at an undisclosed location in Ridgecrest; drivers are reminded to drive sober. | — |
| Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Bakersfield | Bakersfield area will see a DUI/driver-s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | — |