DUI Checkpoints in Connecticut
Find publicly available information about DUI and OUI checkpoints reported in Connecticut. Checkpoint information can change, be postponed, relocated, modified, or canceled, so drivers should rely on current official information and make safe transportation decisions.
Where Are the DUI Checkpoints Tonight in Connecticut?
The table below contains the Connecticut checkpoint information currently published in our database. Check individual entries for the date, location, and available time information.
| County | City | Checkpoint Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | Waterbury | The Waterbury Police Department's Traffic Services Unit has announced a DUI sobriety and safety checkpoint on South Main Street. | Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Fairfield | Danbury | The Danbury Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the Main Street area. | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| New Haven | Waterbury | The Waterbury Police Department's Traffic Services Unit, in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will conduct a DUI sobriety and safety checkpoint at 400 Union Street. | Monday, August 31, 2026 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Hartford | New Britain | The New Britain Police Department will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint at West Main Street and Lincoln Street. Drivers should never drive while impaired. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| New Haven | Waterbury | The Waterbury Police Department Traffic Services Unit is scheduled to conduct a DUI sobriety and safety checkpoint on the 300 block of South Main Street. If you drink, don’t drive. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Hartford | Enfield | A DUI checkpoint is planned on Route 190 (Hazard Ave) near Palomba Dr. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| New Haven | Waterbury | A DUI sobriety and safety checkpoint is planned by the Waterbury Police Department at 2000 Baldwin Street. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | The Hartford Police Department Traffic Division plans to conduct an OUI enforcement checkpoint near 1888 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Fairfield | Bridgeport | The Bridgeport Police Department will operate a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the city. | Saturday, July 18, 2026 |
| Fairfield | Bridgeport | The Bridgeport Police Department will operate a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the city. | Friday, July 17, 2026 |
| Fairfield | Bridgeport | The Bridgeport Police Department will operate a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the city. | Thursday, July 16, 2026 |
| New Haven | Waterbury | The Waterbury Police Department’s Traffic Services Unit will be conducting a DUI Sobriety and Safety Checkpoint at 495 Union Street Waterbury, CT | Friday, July 3, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| New London | Montville | Police in Montville will be increasing DUI enforcement with checkpoints positioned at various locations across the town, particularly along Route 85, Route 32, and Route 163, where traffic volumes are typically higher. | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 5 PM to 4 AM |
| Fairfield | Danbury | The Danbury Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, May 23rd, in the area of Main Street and Patch Street during the evening hours. | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Hartford | Hartford | The Hartford Police Department Traffic Division will be conducting OUI Enforcement Checkpoint at Vicinity of 175 New Britain Avenue. | Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Enfield | The Enfield Police Department will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint: 📍 Route 220 (Elm St) near Palomba Dr | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| New Haven | Waterbury | DUI Checkpoint at 1200 Watertown Ave Waterbury, CT 06708 | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | The Hartford Police Department Traffic Division will be conducting OUI Enforcement Checkpoint at Vicinity of 25 Albany Avenue. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | The Hartford Police Department Traffic Division will be conducting an OUI Enforcement Checkpoint: Vicinity of 1888 Main Street, Hartford | 📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026 🕔 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. |
| Hartford | Hartford | The Hartford Police Department will carry out an OUI enforcement checkpoint near 100 Barbour Street in Hartford, Connecticut. | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | The Hartford Police Department will conduct a OUI Enforcement Checkpoint in the vicinity of 1214 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | DUI checkpoint in the area of 212 Capen street in Hartford CT. | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | The OUI checkpoint will be in the area of 212 Capen Street in Hartford | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | New Britain | The New Britain Police Department is announcing a DUI Checkpoint on Martin Luther King Dr and Winter St in New Britain, CT | Friday December 26, 2025 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | The Hartford Police Department Traffic Division will conduct an OUI Enforcement Checkpoint in the area of 100 Barbour Street. | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | DUI Checkpoint in the area of 401 Flatbush Avenue in Hartford CT | Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | The Hartford Police Department Traffic Division will conduct a DUI Enforcement Checkpoint in the area of 175 New Britain Avenue, Hartford, CT. | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | DUI Checkpoint in the area of 100 New Park Ave Hartford, CT 06106 | Thursday, July 24, From 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | DUI Checkpoint in the area of 100 Barbour Street, Hartford | Thursday, July 17, 2025 From 5 PM to 1 AM |
| New Haven | Waterbury | DUl Sobriety and Safety Checkpoint at 1200 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT | Friday, July 11, 2025 From 7 PM to 12 AM |
| New Haven | Waterbury | DUI Sobriety and Safety Checkpoint at South Main Street & Platts Mill Road | Friday, June 27, 2025 | From 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
| Fairfield | Danbury | DUI checkpoint on Lake Avenue Extension in the city of Danbury, between the I-84 eastbound exit 4 on and off ramps. | Friday, June 20, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 1:30 AM |
| New London | Montville | DUI Checkpoint at such as Route 85, Route 32 and Route 163 | Friday, May 30, 2025 From 5 PM to 4 AM |
| Tolland | Vernon | Sobriety Checkpoint on Hartford Turnpike (Route 83/30) | Friday, May 16, 2025 From 6 PM to Midnight |
| New Haven | Waterbury | DUI Sobriety and Safety Checkpoint at 500 Meriden Road, Waterbury, CT | Friday, April 25, 2025 From 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Middlesex | Middlefield | DUI checkpoint on Route 66 in Middlefield between Jackson Hill Road and Peters Lane. | Friday, April 25, 2025, From 5:30 PM to 1:30 AM |
| New Haven | Waterbury | DUI Sobriety and Safety Checkpoint at 2000 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, CT | Thursday, March 13, 2025 From 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | DUI Checkpoint at Area of 1200 Park street Hartford, CT 06106 | Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Hartford | Hartford | DUI Checkpoint in the area of 217 Wethersfield Ave Hartford, CT | February 6, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM [Super Bowl Weekend] |
| Hartford | New Britain | DUI Checkpoint on Martin Luther King Drive at Winter Street New Britain, CT | Friday, December 27, 2024, From 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Fairfield | Greenwich | DUI checkpoint at East Putnam Avenue, West Putnam Avenue, Arch Street and Delavan Avenue | Saturday, December 14, 2024 From 8 PM to 4 AM |
| New Haven | Waterbury | Area of 1200 Watertown Avenue, Waterbury, CT | Friday, August 30, 2024 6 PM - 12 AM (Midnight) |
| New London | Montville | The checkpoints will be on high-traffic roads like Route 85, Route 32, Route 82, and Route 163. | Friday, August 30, 2024, From 5:00 PM to 4:00 AM Next day |
| New Haven | Waterbury | Safety Checkpoint - Area of 2000 Baldwin St. Waterbury, CT | Friday, July 12, 2024 From 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Tolland | Vernon | Sobriety Checking Point - Hartford Turnpike Vernon | Friday May 10, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. |
Connecticut DUI Checkpoints by County
Use the county directory below to view Connecticut checkpoint information organized by county.
| County | Connecticut Checkpoint Information |
|---|---|
| Fairfield County | View Fairfield County DUI Checkpoints → |
| Hartford County | View Hartford County DUI Checkpoints → |
| Litchfield County | View Litchfield County DUI Checkpoints → |
| Middlesex County | View Middlesex County DUI Checkpoints → |
| New Haven County | View New Haven County DUI Checkpoints → |
| New London County | View New London County DUI Checkpoints → |
| Tolland County | View Tolland County DUI Checkpoints → |
| Windham County | View Windham County DUI Checkpoints → |
DUI, OUI, and DWI in Connecticut
DUI / OUI / DWI
Connecticut uses DUI, OUI, and DWI to refer to impaired-driving offenses involving alcohol and/or drugs. The Connecticut DMV states that an impaired-driving offense may be prosecuted with or without direct BAC evidence, with impairment of driving ability being a determining factor.
Connecticut BAC Thresholds
According to the Connecticut DMV, a driver is considered legally intoxicated at a BAC of .08 or above. For drivers age 21 or younger, the stated threshold is .02 or higher.
What Is a DUI or OUI Checkpoint?
A DUI or OUI checkpoint is a law-enforcement traffic operation in which officers may stop vehicles according to the procedures governing the operation and assess drivers for possible impairment or other violations. The exact operation, location, timing, and procedures can vary. Information published on this website should not be interpreted as a real-time law-enforcement feed.
How We Collect Connecticut Checkpoint Information
| Information Area | How It Is Presented |
|---|---|
| Publicly available checkpoint information | Published information that can be identified through public sources is organized for easier reference. |
| Date and location information | Available date, location, and time information is displayed in the checkpoint table when provided by the underlying public information. |
| Updates and changes | Previously published information may later change. Readers should verify important details with appropriate official sources. |
| No confidential information | We do not represent this website as having access to confidential police schedules or unpublished law-enforcement information. |
Why a Checkpoint May Not Appear Here
Not every traffic enforcement activity is publicly announced in advance, and information can change after publication. A checkpoint may also be canceled, postponed, relocated, or modified. Therefore, the absence of an entry on this page should not be interpreted as confirmation that no enforcement activity is taking place.
Information Changes
Published checkpoint details may change before an operation occurs.
Limited Public Information
Some enforcement activity may not have publicly available advance information.
Check Before Relying
Use official Connecticut resources for current laws, licensing, and enforcement information.
Connecticut DUI and OUI Laws
Connecticut DMV identifies driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs as a criminal offense and explains that DUI, OUI, and DWI are terms used for impaired driving. The DMV also states that Connecticut’s implied-consent law means a person operating a motor vehicle is presumed to have given permission to be tested to determine BAC. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
| Topic | General Connecticut Information |
|---|---|
| Legal terminology | DUI, OUI, and DWI are terms used by Connecticut agencies for impaired driving involving alcohol and/or drugs. |
| BAC threshold | The Connecticut DMV states .08 or above for drivers generally and .02 or higher for drivers age 21 or younger. |
| Implied consent | Operating a motor vehicle is treated under Connecticut’s implied-consent framework as permission to be tested for BAC. |
| License consequences | Failing or refusing a chemical alcohol test can result in an administrative license suspension. Additional consequences can result from a court conviction. |
Connecticut DUI License Consequences
The Connecticut DMV describes two separate ways a DUI arrest can affect a driver’s license: an administrative suspension related to failing or refusing a chemical alcohol test, and consequences associated with a court conviction. The specific consequences depend on factors including the circumstances and prior offenses. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
| Situation | Potential DMV Consequence |
|---|---|
| Failing a chemical alcohol test | Can result in an administrative license suspension under Connecticut’s administrative-per-se process. |
| Refusing a chemical alcohol test | Can result in an administrative license suspension and other requirements. |
| DUI/OUI conviction | A conviction can result in additional license suspension, revocation, IID requirements, and other consequences depending on the offense history. |
| Ignition Interlock Device | The Connecticut DMV requires an IID for certain alcohol-related suspensions and convictions. |
Connecticut Ignition Interlock Device Program
The Connecticut DMV states that an ignition interlock device may be required when a license is suspended for certain alcohol-related offenses, including failing or refusing a chemical alcohol test or operating under the influence. DMV requirements vary according to the applicable suspension or conviction. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE
If you have been drinking or using a substance that can impair driving, do not drive. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, rideshare, or another safe transportation option.
Is DUI Checkpoints Finder Affiliated With Connecticut Law Enforcement?
No. DUI Checkpoints Finder is an independent informational website. It is not a Connecticut government agency, police department, sheriff’s office, court, or law-enforcement organization. Information published on this website is provided for general public-information and safety purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are DUI checkpoints legal in Connecticut?
Connecticut recognizes DUI/OUI enforcement and has laws governing impaired-driving enforcement. For current legal requirements, consult Connecticut’s official statutes and DMV information.
What does OUI mean in Connecticut?
OUI means Operating Under the Influence. Connecticut DMV uses DUI, OUI, and DWI terminology for impaired-driving offenses involving alcohol and/or drugs.
What is the legal BAC limit in Connecticut?
The Connecticut DMV states that .08 or above is the legal-intoxication threshold for drivers generally and .02 or higher for drivers age 21 or younger.
Can a checkpoint change after it is published?
Yes. Publicly reported checkpoint information can change. A checkpoint may be postponed, relocated, modified, or canceled.
Does DUI Checkpoints Finder have confidential police information?
No. The website should not be understood as having access to confidential or unpublished law-enforcement schedules.
Where can I find Connecticut DUI checkpoints by county?
Use the county directory above to access the Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, and Windham County pages.
Is this website legal advice?
No. The information on this page is general public information and is not legal advice. For advice about a specific arrest, charge, license suspension, or legal situation, consult a qualified Connecticut attorney.
Official Connecticut DUI and Traffic Safety Resources
For current Connecticut laws, licensing requirements, and impaired-driving information, use official state resources.
| Official Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Connecticut DMV — Driving Under the Influence | Official DUI/OUI laws, BAC information, license suspensions, and consequences. |
| Connecticut DMV — Ignition Interlock Program | Official information about IID requirements and reinstatement. |
| Connecticut Highway Safety Office — Impaired Driving | Official impaired-driving safety and traffic-safety information. |
Important Disclaimer
DUI Checkpoints Finder is an independent informational website. We are not a government agency, police department, law-enforcement organization, court, or legal service. Checkpoint information is based on publicly available information and may become outdated or change without notice. This website does not provide legal advice and does not guarantee that a listed checkpoint will occur exactly as reported. For current Connecticut laws, licensing requirements, and official government information, consult the appropriate Connecticut state agency or a qualified attorney.