DUI Checkpoints : Friday, March 20, 2026

If you’re planning to drive tonight, this is something you really need to know. Law enforcement agencies across multiple states are actively setting up DUI / OVI checkpoints to keep roads safe and stop impaired driving.

Below is a clear, city-by-city breakdown so you can stay informed and avoid unnecessary trouble.

Ohio DUI / OVI Checkpoints

• Holland (Lucas County)
  An OVI checkpoint will be conducted at 1220 S Holland Sylvania Rd.
  ⏰ Time: 8 PM to 2 AM

• Swanton (Lucas County)
  Officers will set up an OVI checkpoint at 13502 Airport Highway.
  ⏰ Time: 8 PM to 2 AM

• Middletown (Butler County)
• A sobriety checkpoint will be active in Middletown along SR 73 near Miami River County Park and the access road to the 4300 block of Tytus Ave.
• ⏰ Time: 8 PM to 2 AM

👉 Important: Ohio uses the term OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired), which is similar to DUI.

📍 Middletown, Ohio (Butler County)

Drivers in Middletown should be aware of a sobriety checkpoint set up along SR 73 near Miami River County Park, including the access road leading to the 4300 block of Tytus Ave.

• Time: 8 PM to 2 AM

• What to Expect: Officers will be screening drivers for signs of impairment.

• 👉 Tip: Expect brief stops and possible traffic slowdowns in this area.

California DUI Checkpoints

Vernon Checkpoint Update
Drivers traveling through Vernon should be aware of an active DUI checkpoint set up at E 28th St & S Santa Fe Ave. The checkpoint will be in operation from 6 PM to 2 AM, giving law enforcement a full overnight window to monitor for impaired driving. Expect delays, and make sure you have your license and documents ready if passing through this area.

Santa Monica Checkpoint Notice
In Santa Monica, officials have scheduled a DUI checkpoint near Clover Field & Pico. This checkpoint will also run during the evening hours, focusing on keeping roads safe by identifying impaired drivers. Motorists should drive cautiously, follow all traffic instructions, and allow extra travel time if heading through this location.

• South San Francisco (San Mateo County)
  DUI checkpoint planned at an undisclosed location.
  ⏰ 8 PM to 1:30 AM

• Modesto (Stanislaus County)
  DUI checkpoint scheduled based on past crash and DUI data.
  ⏰ 8 PM to 3 AM

• Hesperia (San Bernardino County)
  Expect increased enforcement with a DUI checkpoint.
  ⏰ 5 PM to 1 AM

• Brawley (Imperial County)
  Routine DUI checkpoint planned.
  ⏰ 8 PM to 12 AM

• Elk Grove (Sacramento County)
  Sobriety checkpoint confirmed, location not disclosed.
  ⏰ 7 PM to 3 AM

• Rocklin (Placer County)
  DUI checkpoint announced by police department.
  ⏰ 6 PM to 2 AM

• King City (Monterey County)
  DUI checkpoint at undisclosed location.
  ⏰ 6 PM to 11 PM

• Buena Park (Orange County)
  DUI checkpoint scheduled; areas selected based on history of DUI incidents.
  ⏰ 7 PM to 2 AM

• Santa Monica (Los Angeles County)
  DUI checkpoint planned at undisclosed site.
  ⏰ 6 PM to 2 AM

• Ontario (San Bernardino County)
  DUI checkpoint planned at W G St & N Mountain Ave Ontario, CA 91762

📍 Los Angeles DUI Checkpoints (Specific Locations)

• Hyperion Ave & Valley Brink Rd → ⏰ 6 PM to 11 PM

• La Brea Ave & Oakwood Ave → ⏰ 6 PM to 11 PM

• Imperial Hwy & Compton Ave → ⏰ 6 PM to 11 PM

📍 South Gate, California (Los Angeles County)

The South Gate Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint within city limits, though the exact location has not been disclosed.

• Time: 6 PM to 2 AM

• What to Expect: Routine checks for impaired driving and valid licenses.

• 👉 Tip: Plan extra travel time and always carry your valid documents.

📍 Riverside, California (Riverside County)

A DUI checkpoint is scheduled in Riverside at a confidential location within the city.

• Time: 8 PM to 2 AM

• What to Expect: Officers will monitor for impaired drivers to improve road safety.

• 👉 Tip: Follow all traffic laws and avoid driving under the influence.

Alabama DUI Checkpoint

• Huntsville (Madison County)
  The Huntsville Police Department DUI Task Force will run a traffic safety checkpoint across multiple major roads including:

  • Jordan Ln & Sparkman Dr

  • Mastin Lake Rd & Pulaski Pike

  • University Dr & Research Park Blvd

  • several other key intersections

👉 Focus: High-traffic areas to reduce impaired driving and improve safety.

Tennessee DUI Checkpoints (Multiple Counties)

Drivers across Tennessee should expect checkpoints in several counties:

• Hancock: Back Valley Rd near Livesay St

• Knox: Schaad Rd @ Pleasant Ridge Rd

• Benton: US 641 @ Birdsong Creek Bottom

• Henderson: US 412 @ SR 100

• Campbell: US 25W @ Tennessee Ave

• Giles: SR 11 @ Mile Marker 13.1

• Lawrence: US Hwy 43S @ 2.9 MM

• Maury: SR 50 East near 19 MM

• Hickman: SR 48 North @ 26.4 MM

• Cumberland: Hwy 299 @ Airport Rd

• Macon: Hwy 52 @ Drag Strip Rd

• Davidson: Murfreesboro Rd / Airport Overpass

• Polk: Old Fort Rd @ Old Federal Rd

• Haywood: US 70 west of Cox Ln

• Hamilton: Lindberg St

⏰ Time: Throughout Friday, March 20, 2026

What You Should Keep in Mind Tonight

• Never drive under the influence — even one bad decision can change everything

• Plan ahead — use a rideshare or designated driver

• Follow officer instructions at checkpoints

• Keep your license and documents ready

Final Tip

These checkpoints are not random — they are placed in areas with a history of accidents and DUI-related incidents. The goal is simple:
👉 Save lives and prevent crashes