DUI Checkpoints on Friday, September 4, 2026: Labor Day Weekend Checkpoints

John Campanella
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John Campanella

John Campanella is a Northern California DUI defense attorney with nearly 30 years of experience handling DUI cases in criminal courts and DMV proceedings. He is a nationally certified expert in Field Sobriety Testing (NHTSA) and forensic toxicology, and a member of the National College of DUI Defense and the California DUI Lawyers Association. He focuses exclusively on DUI-related cases and legal education.

Published by Dinesh K Verma
09/04/2026
Labor Day Weekend 2026

September 4, 2026 DUI Checkpoints: Locations, Times & Safety Tips

Find announced DUI, sobriety, driver’s license, and traffic-safety checkpoints scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026, along with important Labor Day Weekend safety information and sober-driving reminders.

Friday, September 4, 2026, falls at the beginning of Labor Day Weekend, a period when many people travel, attend gatherings, meet friends, and participate in holiday celebrations. DUI and impaired-driving enforcement may be part of broader traffic-safety efforts during the holiday weekend.

This page provides information about DUI checkpoints on September 4, 2026, based on the checkpoint listings supplied for this article. The listings cover California, Ohio, South Carolina, and Alabama. Some checkpoint locations are publicly identified, while others are described as undisclosed.

If you plan to drink during Labor Day Weekend, make your transportation plans before drinking. Use a sober driver, rideshare, taxi, public transportation, or stay overnight. Don’t drink and drive.

Date
Friday, September 4, 2026
Occasion
Labor Day Weekend 2026
Listings
22 Checkpoints
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DUI Checkpoints Scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026

Below are all 22 checkpoint listings supplied for Friday, September 4, 2026. Each checkpoint is displayed as an individual card for easier reading on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices.

Stockton, San Joaquin County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 4 PM

The Stockton Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits.

Bakersfield, Kern County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM to 2 AM

The Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint alongside a large-scale DUI saturation patrol at an undisclosed city location.

Ohio
#03

Toledo, Lucas County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 8 PM to 2 AM

Another sobriety checkpoint will be conducted by the task force at 5650 W. Central Avenue.

Ohio
#04

Toledo, Lucas County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 8 PM to 2 AM

The Lucas County Operating Vehicles Intoxicated Task Force will set up a sobriety checkpoint at 5080 W. Alexis Road.

Mount Pleasant, Charleston County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 10:30 PM to 11:45 PM

The Mount Pleasant Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at Park West and Thomas Cario Boulevard.

Victorville, San Bernardino County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6 PM to 2 AM

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Victorville.

Carlsbad, San Diego County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6 PM to 2 AM

The Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in Carlsbad.

Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 7 PM to 1 AM

The Baldwin Park Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Baldwin Park.

San José, Santa Clara County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 8 PM to 2 AM

The San José Police Department, in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol, will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city.

Huntsville, Madison County

TONIGHT · TIME NOT SPECIFIED

The Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Note: The supplied listing identifies Friday, September 4, 2026, but does not provide an exact operating time.

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6 PM to 11 PM

The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Sepulveda Boulevard and Devonshire Street.

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6 PM to 11 PM

The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Imperial Highway and Compton Avenue.

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6 PM to 11 PM

The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Western Avenue and 8th Street.

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6 PM to 11 PM

The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Van Nuys Boulevard and Vanowen Street.

Ventura, Ventura County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 7 PM to 2 AM

The Ventura Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits.

Turlock, Stanislaus County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 9 PM to 2 AM

The Turlock Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the City of Turlock.

Sacramento, Sacramento County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 8 PM to 1 AM

The Sacramento Police Department will conduct DUI checkpoints at undisclosed locations within the city.

Monrovia, Los Angeles County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 8 PM to 2 AM

The Monrovia Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location within Monrovia city limits.

Monterey, Monterey County

TONIGHT · TIME NOT SPECIFIED

The California Highway Patrol Monterey Area will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the unincorporated area of Monterey County.

Note: The supplied listing identifies Friday, September 4, 2026, but does not provide an exact operating time.

Oakdale, Stanislaus County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 8 PM to 2 AM

The Oakdale Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city.

Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6 PM to 2 AM

The Bell Gardens Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location.

Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6 PM to 2 AM

The Santa Monica Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location.

California DUI Checkpoints

The supplied California listings include checkpoint activity in San Joaquin, Kern, San Bernardino, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Ventura, Stanislaus, Sacramento, and Monterey counties.

Cities represented in the supplied listings include Stockton, Bakersfield, Victorville, Carlsbad, Baldwin Park, San José, Los Angeles, Ventura, Turlock, Sacramento, Monrovia, Monterey, Oakdale, Bell Gardens, and Santa Monica. Several locations are identified as undisclosed.

Ohio Sobriety Checkpoints

Two supplied Ohio checkpoint listings are in Toledo, Lucas County. One is listed at 5650 W. Central Avenue, while another is listed at 5080 W. Alexis Road. Both are scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026, from 8 PM to 2 AM according to the supplied information.

South Carolina Sobriety Checkpoint

The supplied South Carolina listing is in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County. The checkpoint is described as being at Park West and Thomas Cario Boulevard, with an announced time of 10:30 PM to 11:45 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Alabama Traffic Safety Checkpoint

The supplied Alabama listing is in Huntsville, Madison County. The Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force is described as conducting a traffic safety checkpoint as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The listing identifies Friday, September 4, 2026, but does not provide a specific operating time. It is therefore shown as “Tonight — Time Not Specified.”

Labor Day Weekend Safety: Plan Your Ride Before You Celebrate

Labor Day Weekend can mean more travel, parties, family gatherings, concerts, dinners, and other celebrations. If alcohol is part of your plans, decide how you will get home before the celebration begins.

Do not wait until after drinking to decide whether you are capable of driving. Alcohol can affect judgment, coordination, reaction time, and decision-making.

  • Choose a designated driver. The designated driver should remain alcohol-free.
  • Use a rideshare or taxi. Arrange transportation before you need it.
  • Use public transportation where available.
  • Ask a sober friend or family member for a ride.
  • Stay overnight if a safe ride home is not available.
  • Never let an impaired person drive.
  • Do not rely on coffee, food, fresh air, or a short nap to make an impaired driver safe to drive.

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE

If alcohol is part of your Labor Day Weekend plans, arrange a sober ride before drinking. Protect yourself, your passengers, and everyone else sharing the road.

What Should You Do If You Have Been Drinking?

  1. Do not drive. If you have been drinking, do not get behind the wheel.
  2. Give your keys to a sober person who can help prevent an unsafe decision.
  3. Arrange safe transportation through a designated driver, rideshare, taxi, or public transportation.
  4. Stay where you are if a safe ride is unavailable.
  5. Help your friends make a safe decision and never get into a vehicle with an impaired driver.

Why Are DUI Checkpoints Conducted?

DUI checkpoints and other impaired-driving enforcement operations are generally intended to support traffic safety, deter impaired driving, and identify drivers who may be operating a vehicle while impaired. Such operations can be part of broader traffic-safety campaigns, particularly during periods of increased travel and holiday activity.

Checkpoint Information Can Change

  • Announced checkpoint information may change.
  • Operating times may change.
  • Some locations may be described generally or remain undisclosed.
  • The information on this page does not guarantee that an operation will occur exactly as listed.
  • Readers should consult appropriate official announcements for authoritative updates.

Disclaimer

The checkpoint information published on DUI Checkpoints Finder is provided for general informational and public-safety purposes. Checkpoint schedules, locations, operating times, and enforcement plans can change.

DUI Checkpoints Finder does not operate, control, or schedule law-enforcement checkpoints. Information on this page should not be considered legal advice or a substitute for information provided directly by the appropriate government or law-enforcement agency.

Nothing in this article is intended to encourage anyone to evade, bypass, or interfere with a DUI checkpoint or law enforcement. Always follow applicable traffic laws and make responsible transportation decisions. Drive sober.

Frequently Asked Questions About DUI Checkpoints on September 4, 2026

Are there DUI checkpoints on Friday, September 4, 2026?
The supplied information lists 22 DUI, sobriety, driver’s license, and traffic-safety checkpoint entries for Friday, September 4, 2026, across California, Ohio, South Carolina, and Alabama.
Why are DUI checkpoints common around Labor Day Weekend?
Labor Day Weekend can involve increased travel, gatherings, celebrations, and evening activity. Impaired-driving enforcement may be included in broader traffic-safety efforts during the holiday period.
Where are the announced DUI checkpoints on September 4, 2026?
The supplied listings cover California, Ohio, South Carolina, and Alabama. The complete list of all 22 supplied entries is provided above.
Are all checkpoint locations publicly disclosed?
No. Several supplied listings specifically describe their locations as undisclosed or provide only a general area.
Can DUI checkpoint times or locations change?
Yes. Announced information can change. Readers should consult appropriate official announcements for the most authoritative available information.
What should I do if I plan to drink during Labor Day Weekend?
Plan a sober way home before drinking. Consider a designated driver, rideshare, taxi, public transportation, or staying overnight.
What is the safest alternative to driving after drinking?
Use a sober driver, rideshare, taxi, public transportation, or another safe transportation option. If necessary, stay overnight rather than driving impaired.
Can I use a designated driver?
Yes. A designated driver should remain alcohol-free and be responsible for getting everyone home safely.
Does coffee make someone safe to drive after drinking?
No. Coffee may make someone feel more alert, but it should not be relied upon to reverse alcohol impairment or make an impaired person safe to drive.
Is the checkpoint information on DUI Checkpoints Finder legal advice?
No. The information is provided for general informational and public-safety purposes and is not legal advice.
Should I verify checkpoint information before traveling?
Yes. Checkpoint information can change, so readers should consult appropriate official announcements for the most authoritative available information.
What should I do if a friend has been drinking and wants to drive?
Do not allow the person to drive. Help arrange a sober driver, rideshare, taxi, public transportation, or a safe place to stay.
What does “Tonight — Time Not Specified” mean?
It means the supplied listing identifies Friday, September 4, 2026, as the checkpoint date but does not provide a specific start or end time. No exact time has been estimated or invented.
Does DUI Checkpoints Finder operate these checkpoints?
No. DUI Checkpoints Finder is an informational resource and does not operate, control, or schedule law-enforcement checkpoints.

Celebrate Responsibly. Get Home Safely.

Labor Day Weekend should be enjoyed responsibly. If alcohol is involved, plan your transportation before you drink. Choose a sober driver, arrange a safe ride, or stay where you are.

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE