Several communities in California and Connecticut have announced DUI checkpoints or DUI enforcement operations for Friday, August 21, 2026. These operations are part of broader efforts to reduce impaired driving and prevent crashes.
This information is shared for road safety, community awareness, and responsible driving. It is not intended to help drivers avoid checkpoints or law enforcement.
If you plan to drink, make arrangements for a safe ride before you start drinking. Never drive impaired.
California DUI Checkpoints Tonight
Los Angeles County
West Covina
A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location in West Covina.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM–2 AM
Los Angeles
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at Nordhoff Street and Haskell Avenue.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM–11 PM
Los Angeles
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at Century Boulevard and Western Avenue.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM–11 PM
Los Angeles
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at La Brea Avenue and Oakwood Avenue.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM–11 PM
Monterey Park
DUI enforcement targeting drivers suspected of impairment is scheduled in Monterey Park.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 4 PM–12 AM
Placer County
Rocklin
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location within Rocklin.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM–2 AM
Orange County
Tustin
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM–1 AM
Brea
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location within city limits.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8 PM–2 AM
Buena Park
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location within city limits.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM–2 AM
Westminster
A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8:30 PM–3 AM
Fullerton
A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8 PM–1 AM
Santa Barbara County
Goleta
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location within Goleta.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM–2 AM
Riverside County
Hemet
A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8 PM–2 AM
Murrieta
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled within the City of Murrieta.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM–2 AM
Yuba County
Yuba City
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled in the central area of Yuba City.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM–1 AM
San Mateo County
San Mateo
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled near S. Norfolk Street and Shoreview Avenue.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM–2 AM
Stanislaus County
Modesto
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8 PM–3 AM
San Diego County
El Cajon
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled in the 1000 block of N. Second Street.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM–2 AM
Connecticut DUI Checkpoint Tonight
Hartford County
Enfield
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled on Route 190 (Hazard Avenue) near Palomba Drive.
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM–2 AM
Tennessee DUI Checkpoints — Friday, August 21, 2026
The following DUI checkpoints are scheduled across Tennessee on Friday, August 21:
Knox County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted along Martin Mill Pike at Ogle Avenue.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Monroe County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at the junction of State Route 360 and Ball Play Road.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Hamilton County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted near Sequoyah Road on Dallas Hollow Road.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Polk County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted on US Highway 64 near Gondolier Restaurant.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Stewart County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted where Indian Mound Road connects with Highway 46.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Fayette County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at the intersection of State Routes 193 and 385.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Carter County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted on US Highway 19E near the TDOT Salt Shack.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Sullivan County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted along State Street at Volunteer Parkway near the Virginia State Line.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Smith County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted east of Mile Marker 2 on State Route 25.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Putnam County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted near Hyder-Burks Pavilion on State Route 290.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Cumberland County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at Highway 68 and Alloway Road.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Perry County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted near Mile Marker 11.4 on Highway 13 South.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Maury County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted west of Rally Hill Road on State Route 99.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Giles County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted around Mile Marker 13.1 on State Route 11.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Bedford County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted near Mile Marker 1.8 on State Route 437.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Obion County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted on US Highway 45 East at McConnell Road.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Chester County
A DUI checkpoint will be conducted where State Route 200 meets Glendale Road.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Note: The information provided for the Tennessee checkpoints does not include specific operating times.
Ohio OVI & Sobriety Checkpoints
Ohio has three checkpoint operations listed for Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Findlay — Friday, August 21
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Findlay Police Department, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an OVI checkpoint on Tiffin Avenue.
9:30 PM–11:30 PM
Fremont — Friday, August 21
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Fremont Police Department, and Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an OVI checkpoint on West State Street between Smith Road and Christy Road.
8 PM–10 PM
Fairborn — Saturday, August 22
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and Fairborn Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Colonel Glenn Highway.
9 PM–11 PM
How to Stay Safe Tonight
DUI checkpoints are designed to help identify impaired drivers and discourage people from driving after drinking or using impairing substances.
If you’re going out tonight, make your transportation plan before you drink:
- Choose a sober designated driver.
- Use a rideshare or taxi.
- Take public transportation when available.
- Stay overnight rather than driving while impaired.
- Never let an impaired friend drive.
- If you are the driver, avoid alcohol and other impairing substances completely.
There is no safe shortcut around impaired driving. The safest choice is simple: don’t drive impaired.
A Reminder for Everyone on the Road
You don’t have to be drinking yourself to be affected by an impaired driver. Pedestrians, cyclists, passengers, families, and other motorists can all become victims of an avoidable crash.
Please slow down, stay alert, buckle up, and make a safe plan for getting home.
If you drink, don’t drive. If you plan to drink, plan your ride home first.
Important Information
Checkpoint schedules and locations can change. Some locations are intentionally undisclosed in advance. This page is provided for public safety and community awareness and should not be used to evade law enforcement.
DUI Checkpoints Finder is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with any police department, government agency, or law-enforcement organization. Information should be verified with official local sources when necessary.
