A DUI checkpoint (also referred to as a sobriety checkpoint or DUI roadblock), is one method law enforcement uses to test drivers for intoxication. Checkpoints are usually set up at intersections and during times when impaired driving is more common, such as nights, weekends, and holidays. A police officer will stop drivers using a pattern or sequence – for example, stopping every fourth car. The officers then evaluate drivers of the stopped vehicle for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Although a police officer must have probable cause to stop a vehicle, the Supreme Court ruled in 1990 that DUI checkpoints don’t require probable cause provided that certain criteria are followed. The high court decision held that the government’s interest in reducing alcohol-related injuries was sufficient to justify a “brief intrusion” of a checkpoint. 12 states do not permit DUI checkpoints and those that do often have special requirements for the police to follow.
Upcoming DUI & DWI Checkpoints
Randolph County, WV DUI Checkpoint
West Virginia Police will host a DUI checkpoint in Randolph County on Wed., August 14, 2024 from 6PM to 12AM on Route 92 in Crystal Springs.
Greene County, TN DUI Checkpoint
August 9th, 2024, Tennessee Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint on S.R. 340 (Fish Hatchery Rd.), east of the in Greene County
Greene County, TN DUI Checkpoint
Tennessee Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint on August 9th on S.R. 340 (Fish Hatchery Road), located east of the Hamblen County Line in Greene County.
Harrison County, WV DUI Checkpoint
West Virginia State Police will hold a DUI checkpoint in Harrison County on Fri., August 2nd, 2024 from 6PM to 12AM on Route 58 in Anmoore
Alameda County, CA DUI Checkpoint
On August 2, 2024, the Hayward Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint 7:00 PM from to 2:00 AM at an undisclosed location.
Los Angeles County, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Imperial Hwy. and Main St.
Montgomery County, OH OVI Checkpoint
Ohio Police will host a sobriety checkpoint on Fri., July 26th, 2024, in the areas of 5120 Salem Ave. and 4825 Salem Ave starting at 6:30PM.
Wood County, WV DUI Checkpoint
The West Virginia State Police has planned a DUI checkpoint on Friday, July 26, 2024, on Route 47 near Parkersburg from 8PM to 2AM.
Los Angeles County, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, July 26th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Vanowen St. and Canoga Ave.
Los Angeles County, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will host a DUI checkpoint on Fri., July 26th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Pacific Coast Hwy. and Eubank Ave.
Barbour County, WV DUI Checkpoint
The West Virginia State Police will host a DUI checkpoint on Friday, July 26th, 2024, in Barbour County on Highway 250 from 6PM to 12AM.
Monmouth County, NJ DUI Checkpoint
Police in Monmouth County, NJ, will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, on Route 71, diverted into the Sea Girt Professional Building from 9PM to 1AM.
Monmouth County, NJ DUI Checkpoint
Monmouth County Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Fri., July 19th, 2024, in Monmouth Beach by the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center from 10PM to 2AM.
Monmouth County, NJ DUI Checkpoint
Police in Monmouth County, New Jersey, will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, in Hazlet from 10PM to 2AM.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Fri., July 12th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Figueroa St. and Laconia Blvd.
Los Angeles County, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Manhattan Beach Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Fri., July 12, 2024, from 8PM to 3AM at Manhattan Beach Blvd. & John St.
Monmouth County, NJ DUI Checkpoint
Police in Monmouth County, New Jersey, will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, July 12th, 2024, in West Long Branch from 10PM to 2AM.
Hickman County, TN DUI Checkpoint
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will hold a sobriety checkpoint in Hickman County on Friday, July 12, 2024, on US-7 at the 3 mile marker.
Lawrence County, TN DU ICheckpoint
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will hold a DUI checkpoint in Lawrence County on Friday, July 12th, 2024, on U.S.-43, at the 2.9 mile marker.
Los Angeles County, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Thur., July 11th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Slauson Ave. and the 110 Fwy.
Los Angeles County, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Alameda St. & 4th St.
Los Angeles, California DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Sunday, July 7th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Manchester Ave. and Main St.
Los Angeles, California DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Sat., July 6th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Victory Blvd. and Reseda Blvd.
Baltimore, MD DUI Checkpoint
The Baltimore Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Sat., July 6, 2024, in the 2500 block of Harford Road from 7PM to 3AM.
Monmouth County, New Jersey DWI Checkpoint
Police in Monomuth County, New Jersey, will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Friday, July 5th, 2024, at Maxwell Dr. on Route 138 from 10PM to 2AM.
Giles County, Tennessee DUI Checkpoint
Police in Giles County, Tennessee will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, July 5th, 2024, on U.S. Highway 31 South at the 14 mile-marker.
Los Angeles, California DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, July 5th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Venice Blvd. and Ocean Ave.
Los Angeles, California DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Fri., July 5th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Glenoaks Blvd. & Van Nuys Blvd.
Los Angeles, California DUI Checkpoint
The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, July 5th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at Vermont Ave. and Florence Ave.
Nashville, Tennessee DUI Checkpoint
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI checkpoint on the night of July 4th, 2024, at Charlotte Pike near Morrow Road.
Raleigh County, West Virginia DUI Checkpoint
The Beckley Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, on Second Street at Thornhill Courts in Beckley.
Los Angeles County, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, from 6PM to 11PM at De Soto Avenue and Bassett Street.
Los Angeles County, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, June 28th, 2024,from 6PM to 11PM at Avalon Boulevard and Opp Street.
Placer County, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Lincoln, California, will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 7PM to 12AM on Friday, June 28th, 2024, in the city of Roseville.
Los Angeles County, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, June 28th, 2024,from 6PM to 11PM at Figueroa St. and Laconia Blvd.
Lake County, Ohio Sobriety Checkpoint
Ohio Police will conduct a checkpoint on Friday, June 28th, 2024, from 10 p.m. until midnight on US 20 in Lake County.
Columbus, Ohio DUI Checkpoint
Police in Columbus, OH, will conduct a DUI Checkpoint near E. Main St. and S. Parkview Ave. from 8PM to 12:30AM on Fri., June 21.
New Orleans, Louisiana DUI Checkpoint
Police in New Orleans, LA will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Orleans Parish, from 9 PM to 5 AM on Fri., June 21.
Pittsburgh, PA DUI Checkpoint
The South Hills DUI Task Force and West Homestead Police will conduct the checkpoint from Friday, June 21 through Monday, June 24.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, from 6 PM to 11 PM at Figueroa Street and Laconia Boulevard.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, June 21st, 2024, from 6 PM to 11 PM at Washington Boulevard and Yale Avenue.
Madison County, Tennessee DUI Checkpoint
Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoint on U.S. Highway 70 at No. 4 mile marker from 11PM to 12AM on Friday, June 21, in Madison County
San Mateo, CA DUI Checkpoint
The San Mateo Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Sat., June 15, 2024, by Norfolk St. and Los Prados St. from 6PM to 2AM.
Stark County, OH OVI Checkpoint
Sobriety checkpoint at State Route 21 North and Forty Corners and State Route 93 near Tuslaw High School on Friday, June 14th, 2024.
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico DUI Checkpoint
The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints over the weekend of Fri., June 14th, 2024, from 12AM to 2AM.
Montgomery County, Maryland DUI Checkpoint
A sobriety checkpoint is expected to be set up in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Friday night, June 14th, at an undisclosed location.
San Diego County, California DUI Checkpoint
DUI Checkpoint in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, on Friday, June 14th, 2024, at an undisclosed location.
Monmouth County, New Jersey DWI Checkpoint
Monmouth County Police will conduct a DWI checkpoint in Shrewsbury on Friday, June 14th, 2024 along Route 35 from 9PM to 1AM.
Greene County, Tennessee DUI Checkpoint
Tennessee Police will be conducting DUI checkpoint on June 14th, 2024 on Blue Springs Parkway .2 miles west of U.S. 11-E in Greene County.
Sacramento County, California DUI Checkpoint
Elk Grove, California, DUI checkpoint on Friday, June 14th, between 7PM and 3AM at an undisclosed location within city limits.
Chula Vista, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Chula Vista, California, will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Sat., June 8th, 2024 at an undisclosed location.
Santa Barbara, CA DUI Checkpoint
On June 8th, 2024, the Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence Checkpoint within the city of Santa Barbara.
Monmouth County, NJ DWI Checkpoint
Police in Monmouth County, New Jersey, will conduct a DWI Checkpoint on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, on Rt. 34 northbound from 9pm to 1am.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, June 7th, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Victory Boulevard and Winnetka Avenue.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, June 7th, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, at La Cienega Boulevard and Boden Street.
Nashville, TN DUI Checkpoint
The Nashville Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, May 31, 2024, on Bell Road near Pleasant Hill Road.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Sunset Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue on Friday, March 31st, 2024.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoin
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Imperial Highway and Compton Avenue on Friday, May 31st, 2024.
Mongolia County, WV DUI Checkpoint
Police in Mongolia County, WV, will conduct a checkpoint in the area of U.S. Route 19 on Fairmont Road in Westover on May 29 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Lake City, FL DUI Checkpoint
Police in Lake City, Florida, will conduct sobriety checkpoints on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Long Beach, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Long Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in the North Division this Memorial Day weekend from 6PM to 2AM.
Summerville, SC DUI Checkpoint
Police in Summerville, South Carolina, will conduct sobriety checkpoints on Memorial Day weekend. Locations include:
Yolo County, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Yolo County will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, May 46th, 2024, near Woodland on westbound Highway 16 east of County Road 97.
Kern County, CA DUI Checkpoint
Kern County Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, May 24th, 2024, at an unincorporated area of eastern Kern County.
Greenbrier County, WV DUI Checkpoint
West Virginia Police will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on U.S. Route 60 (Midland Trail W.) in Charmco (Greenbrier County) at the intersection with WV Route 20 (Coalfield Trl) on Thursday, May 23 between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Chula Vista, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Chula Vista will conduct a DUI checkpoint on May 18, 2024. It’ll operate from 6:00 PM to midnight at an undisclosed location.
Middlesex County, MA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, will conduct a DUI checkpoint on a Public Way on Friday, May 17th, 2024.
Luzerne County, PA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, will conduct DUI checkpoints on the weekend of May 17-19 in Hazleton.
Gilroy, CA DUI Checkpoint
Gilroy Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint undisclosed location within the city limits. The checkpoint will take place from 7pm May 17 to 1am May 18.
Sunland Park, NM DUI Checkpoint
From 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday, May 17, Police in Sunland Park, New Mexico, will operate a DWI checkpoint within the city.
Brook Park, OH OVI Checkpoint
Police in Brook Park, Ohio, will conduct an OVI checkpoint on Thur., May 9th, 2024, on Snow Road from 7PM to 11PM.
Barbour County, WV DUI Checkpoint
West Virginia Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint on U.S. Route 250 (1.1 miles south of S. Main Street and the Blue & Gray) on Thursday, April 25 from 8:00pm to 2:00am.
Chula Vista, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Chula Vista, CA, will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at an undisclosed location from 6:00am to 12:00am.
San Francisco, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in San Francisco, CA, will conduct city-wide DUI checkpoints on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 7:00pm to 3:00am.
St. Mary’s County, MD DUI Checkpoint
Police in St. Mary’s County, MD, will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Fri., April 19th, 2024, along Route 235, in the vicinity of Hollywood and California, MD.
Thousand Oaks, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Thousand Oaks Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on April 20th, 2024, at an undisclosed location(s) within the city limits.
Elk Grove, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Elk Grove Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, April 19th, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits.
Shreveport, LA DUI Checkpoint
The Shreveport Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint this Friday, April 19, 2024, from 2 – 8 pm at an undisclosed location in the southeastern portion of town.
Butler County, OH OVI Checkpoint
Police in Butler County, Ohio, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Fri., April 19th, 2024, on State Route 4 at 6262 Hamilton-Middletown Road, near the Monroe Fire Department, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.
Santa Ana, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Santa Ana, California, will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Fri., April 19th, 2024, from 7:00pm to 1:00am at an undisclosed location.
Tyler County, WV DUI Checkpoint
Police in West Virginia will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Fri., April 19th, 2024, on State Route 2 near the entrance to the Post Office between 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Jacksboro, TN DUI Checkpoint
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Jacksboro on Towe String Road, Friday, April 19, .01 of a mile south of Lawson Lane.
Greene County, TN DUI Checkpoint
Police in Tennesse will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Fri, Feb. 23rd, 2024, on S.R. 93 at the Old Lanes Grocery Market MM #7 in Greene County.
Greene County, TN DUI Checkpoint
Tennessee Police will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on Fri., Feb. 9th, 2024 on State Rt. 340 (Fish Hatchery Road) in Greene County.
San Mateo, CA DUI Checkpoint
DUI Checkpoint in San Mateo, CA, on February 9th, 2024, at East Hillsdale Blvd. and Saratoga Dr. from 6PM to 2AM.
Seal Beach, CA DUI Checkpoint
The Seal Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, Feb. 3 to from 7PM to 3AM at an undisclosed location.
Knox County, TN DUI Checkpoint
DUI Checkpoint in Knox County on Friday, February 2nd, 2024, on SR 33 (Maryville Pike) at Mt. Olive Church, time undisclosed.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
DUI Checkpoint in Los Angeles, CA, on Friday, February 2nd, 2024, from 6 PM to 11 PM at Vanowen Street and Rhodes Avenue.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
DUI Checkpoint in Los Angeles, CA, on Friday, February 2nd, 2024, from 6 PM to 11 PM at Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue.
Fontana, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Fontana, CA, will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Sat., January 27th, 2024, at an undisclosed location from 7PM to 2AM.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Pacific Avenue and 10th Street on January 25th, 2024.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
The LAPD will conduct a DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Slauson Avenue and 110 Freeway on Thursday, January 25th, 2024.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Los Angeles, CA will hold a DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Wilshire Blvd. and Union Ave. on Sat., Jan. 20th, 2024.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Los Angeles, CA, will hold a DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Santa Monica Blvd. and Thayer Ave. on Fri., Jan. 19, 2024.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoitn
Police in Los Angeles, CA will hold a DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at La Brea Ave. and Obama Blvd. on Fri., Jan. 19, 2024.
Los Angeles, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Los Angeles, CA will host a DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Western Avenue and 8th Street on Fri., Jan. 19, 2024.
Berkeley, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Berkeley, CA will hold a DUI checkpoint on Ashby Avenue and 9th Street from 8PM to 2AM on Fri., Jan. 19th, 2024.
Mercer County, CA DUI Checkpoint
Police in Bluewell will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Fri., Jan. 12, 2024, from 6PM to 12AM DUI along Rt. 52, Coal Heritage Rd.
States That Allow DUI & DWI Checkpoints
State | State Law |
---|---|
Alabama | Permitted |
Alaska | No Statutory Authority |
Arizona | Permitted |
Arkansas | Permitted |
California | Permitted |
Colorado | Permitted |
Connecticut | Permitted |
Delaware | Permitted |
District of Columbia | Permitted |
Florida | Permitted |
Georgia | Permitted |
Hawaii | Permitted |
Idaho | Prohibited |
Illinois | Permitted |
Indiana | Permitted |
Iowa | No Statutory Authority |
Kansas | Permitted |
Kentucky | Permitted |
Louisiana | Permitted |
Maine | Permitted |
Maryland | Permitted |
Massachusetts | Permitted |
Michigan | Prohibited |
Minnesota | Prohibited |
Mississippi | Permitted |
Missouri | Permitted |
Montana | Alternative to checkpoints |
Nebraska | Permitted |
Nevada | Permitted |
New Hampshire | Permitted |
New Jersey | Permitted |
New Mexico | Permitted |
New York | Permitted |
North Carolina | Permitted |
North Dakota | Permitted |
Ohio | Permitted |
Oklahoma | Permitted |
Oregon | Prohibited |
Pennsylvania | Permitted |
Rhode Island | Prohibited |
South Carolina | Permitted |
South Dakota | Permitted |
Tennessee | Permitted |
Texas | Prohibited |
Utah | Permitted |
Vermont | Permitted |
Virginia | Permitted |
Washington | No Statutory Authority |
West Virginia | Permitted |
Wisconsin | Prohibited |
Wyoming | Prohibited |