DUI Checkpoints in San Diego County
DUI checkpoints in San Diego County are strategically set up by local police and law enforcement agencies to help prevent drunk driving and keep roads safe. Residents and visitors can find active sobriety checkpoints, roadblocks, and DUI patrol locations across cities in San Diego County. Whether you are driving late at night, on weekends, or during holidays, it’s important to stay informed about DUI checkpoint schedules, police enforcement zones, and local DUI laws. Use this guide to view city-specific DUI checkpoint locations, dates, and times, avoid DUI arrests, and drive responsibly throughout San Diego County.
Current DUI Checkpoints in San Diego | Police Roadblocks & Drunk Driving Patrols
| City | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Escondido | Escondido Police will hold a DUI checkpoint at Bear Valley Pkwy & San Pasqual Rd. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Vista | Law enforcement from the Vista Sheriff’s Station will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at the 700 block of East Vista Way, near downtown Vista and surrounding businesses. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| La Mesa | Law enforcement officers will be stopping vehicles at 4900 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 to check for alcohol or marijuana impairment. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| La Mesa | In La Mesa, police will set up a DUI checkpoint, and the location will remain private until it goes live. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Carlsbad | Carlsbad Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint inside the city, and the exact site will be revealed only during the operation. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Oceanside | Oceanside police will conduct a DUI and license screening at a site that won?t be announced until the operation starts. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Marcos | The San Diego County Sheriff?s Office will also run a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location, focusing on impaired-driving enforcement. | Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Chula Vista | Chula Vista Police set up a DUI checkpoint in the 1300 block of East 30th Street. | Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| San Diego | DUI/driver’s license checkpoint in the 2400 block of Grand Avenue. | Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 10 PM to 2:30 AM |
| National City | Officers will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on the 2900 block of Highland Avenue to help prevent impaired driving in the area. | Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Chula Vista | DUI Checkpoint at 1100 block of Eastlake Parkway | Friday, October 24, 2025 | 5 PM to 2 AM |
| Escondido | Escondido Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, October 10, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Lemon Grove | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location to stop impaired driving. | Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Vista | DUI and driver license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Vista for driver sobriety checks. | Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 8 PM to 12 AM |
| Poway | DUI and Driver's License checkpoint set up at 12700 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064, near nearby neighborhoods. | Friday, August 29, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| El Cajon | DUI and Driver's License Checkpoint at 1000 block of North Second Street, El Cajon, covering nearby neighborhoods. | Friday, August 22, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Escondido | Escondido - DUI checkpoint conducted by Escondido Police Department at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Valley Center | Valley Center - DUI checkpoint at Valley Center Road and Cole Grade Road. | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Oceanside | Oceanside - DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Oceanside | Oceanside - DUI checkpoint operated by Oceanside Police Department at an undisclosed site. | Friday, August 1, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |