DUI Checkpoints in Santa Cruz County
Law enforcement agencies conduct DUI checkpoints throughout Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County.
| Date | City | Location | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM | Watsonville | The Watsonville Police Department will be hosting a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Watsonville, California. | — |
| Friday, December 12, 2025 | 10 PM to 2 AM | Santa Cruz | The Santa Cruz Police Department will be conducting a (DUI) sobriety checkpoint on the Ocean St Corridor. | — |
| Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Watsonville | WPD is holding a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. Reminder: A first-time DUI can cost over $13,500, not counting insurance surcharges, possible policy non-renewal, and long-term high-risk driver insurance. | — |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | 9 PM to 3 AM | Watsonville | Watsonville - DUI checkpoint scheduled at an undisclosed city location. | — |
| Friday, December 27, 2024 | 6 PM to 2 AM | Watsonville | DUI/DL/DUI block checkpoints at an undisclosed city location. | — |