Reported Checkpoint Details
The Brawley Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 8 p.m. until midnight at an undisclosed location within Brawley, California. According to the department's announcement, checkpoint locations are selected based on data involving crashes related to impaired driving, with the goal of improving roadway safety and identifying suspected impaired drivers. Interim Police Chief Jonathan Blackstone emphasized the dangers impaired motorists pose to others on the road. The department also reminds motorists that impairment can result from alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications, and certain over-the-counter drugs. Although medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal in California, driving under its influence remains illegal. A first-time DUI charge can result in an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended driver's license. The enforcement operation is funded through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Drivers are encouraged to arrange a designated driver or alternative transportation whenever alcohol or impairing substances are involved.