Multiple police departments and sheriff’s offices across California will conduct DUI checkpoints and driver’s license checkpoints tonight, Friday, May 15, 2026. Drivers should expect increased law enforcement presence on major roads, nightlife districts, busy intersections, and highway corridors throughout the evening.
Many agencies have not released the exact checkpoint locations. In those cases, checkpoints are usually placed in areas with a history of DUI arrests, alcohol-related crashes, heavy nightlife traffic, or frequent late-night driving activity.
Below is a complete roundup of announced DUI checkpoints across California tonight, including possible hot zones where police may be operating.
Santa Ana DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint from 6 PM to 1 AM at an undisclosed location within the city.
Santa Ana regularly places DUI checkpoints near busy nightlife corridors and high-traffic areas. Possible enforcement hot zones may include:
- Bristol Street
- Harbor Boulevard
- Main Street
- First Street entertainment district
- Civic Center area
- South Coast Metro corridors
Drivers traveling near restaurants, bars, and freeway access points should remain alert for police screening operations tonight.
Sacramento DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Sacramento Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint within city limits from 8 PM to 1 AM.
Sacramento DUI checkpoints are commonly set up near nightlife districts and major traffic routes. Police may focus on:
- Midtown Sacramento
- Downtown entertainment areas
- Arden Way
- Florin Road
- Del Paso Boulevard
- Highway 99 and Interstate 5 corridors
Late-night traffic near bars, clubs, and event venues often receives increased DUI enforcement.
South Gate DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The South Gate Police Department announced a DUI checkpoint from 6 PM to 2 AM at a location that has not yet been disclosed.
Possible South Gate hot zones include:
- Firestone Boulevard
- Tweedy Boulevard
- Imperial Highway
- Long Beach Boulevard
- Garfield Avenue
- Areas near Interstate 710
Police often target roads with heavy evening traffic and prior DUI-related incidents.
Santa Rosa DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Santa Rosa Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 6 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location.
Potential checkpoint areas may include:
- Santa Rosa Avenue
- Mendocino Avenue
- Fourth Street
- Downtown nightlife districts
- Highway 101 exits and nearby corridors
Weekend nightlife traffic in Santa Rosa usually leads to increased DUI patrol activity throughout the city.
Chula Vista DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Chula Vista Police Department confirmed a DUI checkpoint in the South Bay area from 6 PM to midnight.
Possible Chula Vista checkpoint hot zones include:
- Broadway
- Third Avenue
- Main Street
- East H Street
- Olympic Parkway
- Interstate 5 access routes
Police often monitor busy restaurant, nightlife, and commuter traffic areas during weekend enforcement operations.
Fillmore DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Fillmore Police Department will conduct a Driver’s License/DUI Checkpoint on May 15, 2026.
Officials stated checkpoint locations are selected based on:
- DUI arrest statistics
- Collision history
- Public safety concerns
Possible Fillmore enforcement areas may include:
- Highway 126
- Central Avenue
- Ventura Street
- Downtown Fillmore traffic corridors
Drivers using major commuter roads should be prepared for possible police stops tonight.
Jurupa Valley DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced a DUI checkpoint in Jurupa Valley from 8 PM to 2 AM.
Possible enforcement hot zones include:
- Mission Boulevard
- Rubidoux Boulevard
- Van Buren Boulevard
- Limonite Avenue
- Highway 60 corridors
These roads frequently experience heavy evening traffic and prior DUI enforcement operations.
Stockton DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Stockton Police Department will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint beginning at 4 PM tonight.
Potential Stockton checkpoint areas may include:
- Pacific Avenue
- Hammer Lane
- March Lane
- Charter Way
- Downtown Stockton entertainment areas
- Interstate 5 access points
Police may maintain enforcement operations through late evening hours due to weekend traffic activity.
Monterey Park DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Monterey Park Police Department plans a DUI checkpoint from 6 PM to 2 AM at DUI Checkpoint at S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, California
Likely Monterey Park hot zones include:
- Atlantic Boulevard
- Garvey Avenue
- Garfield Avenue
- Monterey Pass Road
- Busy commercial and restaurant districts
Police commonly focus on major traffic corridors with steady nighttime vehicle activity.
Fontana DUI Checkpoint Tonight
San Bernardino
Fontana
DUI Checkpoint at 10701–10719 Sierra Ave Fontana, CA 92337
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM
Coachella DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DUI checkpoint in Coachella from 6 PM to midnight.
Possible checkpoint locations may include:
- Harrison Street
- Avenue 48
- Grapefruit Boulevard
- Highway 111
- Festival and event traffic corridors
The area often sees increased DUI enforcement during busy nighttime traffic periods.
La Quinta DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office also plans a DUI checkpoint in La Quinta from 6 PM to midnight.
Potential hot zones include:
- Washington Street
- Jefferson Street
- Highway 111
- Old Town La Quinta
- Resort and golf community traffic areas
Police may focus on roads with higher late-night tourist and entertainment traffic.
Chino DUI Checkpoint Tonight
The Chino Police Department announced a DUI checkpoint from 6 PM to 12:30 AM at an undisclosed location.
Possible Chino checkpoint areas include:
- Central Avenue
- Chino Avenue
- Riverside Drive
- Philadelphia Street
- Euclid Avenue
- Highway 60 and 71 freeway access roads
Drivers near commercial districts and freeway exits should expect increased police visibility tonight.
Los Angeles DUI Checkpoints Tonight
DUI Checkpoint at S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, California – Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed three DUI checkpoint locations tonight from 6 PM to 11 PM.
Crenshaw Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard
This area experiences steady evening traffic and frequent nightlife activity. Police may also patrol nearby South LA entertainment corridors and major intersections.
Pacific Avenue and 1st Street
Drivers near San Pedro and waterfront traffic areas should expect increased DUI enforcement and vehicle screening operations tonight.
Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue
This checkpoint sits near busy Hollywood nightlife districts where weekend traffic and bar activity are especially high.
Additional LAPD DUI patrols may also be active near:
- Hollywood Boulevard
- Sunset Boulevard
- Venice Beach
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Koreatown
- West Hollywood entertainment areas
Drive Safely Tonight
California law enforcement agencies continue increasing DUI enforcement efforts to reduce impaired driving crashes and improve public safety during weekend nights.
If you plan to go out tonight:
- Never drink and drive
- Use a rideshare service or designated driver
- Keep your headlights and vehicle registration up to date
- Avoid distracted driving
- Follow all officer instructions at checkpoints
Drivers across California should expect visible police activity well into the early morning hours tonight.
