Reported Checkpoint Details
The Bakersfield Police Department’s Traffic Unit has announced a DUI and driver's license checkpoint for Friday, November 6, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Saturday, November 7. The checkpoint will take place at an undisclosed location within Bakersfield. According to the department, DUI checkpoint operations are intended to improve roadway safety and have been shown to help reduce deaths and injuries resulting from alcohol- and drug-related crashes. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead by arranging for a designated driver, using Uber or Lyft, or choosing another safe transportation option if they plan to consume alcohol or substances that may impair their ability to drive.