DUI Checkpoints in San Diego County
Law enforcement agencies conduct DUI checkpoints throughout San Diego 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 San Diego County.
| Date | City | Location | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Oceanside | Oceanside - DUI checkpoint operated by Oceanside Police Department at an undisclosed site. | — |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM | Escondido | Sobriety/Driver's License checkpoint at an undisclosed city location | — |
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 | Carlsbad | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city | — |
| Friday, June 13, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM | El Cajon | DUI Checkpoint in the 900 block of El Cajon Boulevard. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. | — |
| Friday, June 13, 2025 | 6 PM to 11 PM | Chula Vista | DUI roadblock in the 1100 block of Eastlake Parkway. | — |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM | Poway | DUI Roadblock at 12700 block of Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064. | — |
| Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Chula Vista | DUI/Driver's License checkpoint at 600 block of Palomar Street, Chula Vista. | — |
| Friday, April 18, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM | Escondido | DUI checkpoint at Decatur Way & Centre City Parkway. | — |
| Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM | El Cajon | DUI checkpoint at 900 block of East Main Street. | — |
| Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 5 PM to 11 PM | Oceanside | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Oceanside. | — |
| Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 2 PM to 10 PM | Lemon Grove | DUI checkpoint near Broadway and Kempf Street, Lemon Grove. | — |
| Friday, March 14, 2025 | 6 PM to 12 AM | Chula Vista | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Chula Vista. | — |
| Friday, February 28, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM | El Cajon | DUI checkpoint at 900 block of East Main Street (canceled). | — |
| Friday, February 21, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Chula Vista | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Chula Vista, South Bay area of San Diego County. | — |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Chula Vista | Law enforcement will hold a DUI checkpoint at a non-disclosed location in Chula Vista. | — |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM | La Mesa | A DUI checkpoint for alcohol or drug enforcement will take place at an undisclosed spot within La Mesa, CA. | — |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM | Escondido | DUI checkpoint set up at the intersection of San Pasqual Valley Road and Oak Hill Drive, Escondido, CA 92027. | — |
| Friday, January 17, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM | Chula Vista | Chula Vista will hold a DUI checkpoint at a location not revealed to the public. | — |
| Friday, January 3, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Chula Vista | CVPD will hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | — |
| Friday, December 20, 2024 | 8 PM to 2 AM | El Cajon | DUI checkpoint at 300 block of West Chase Avenue. | — |