Reported Checkpoint Details
DUI Checkpoint Announced in Yorba Linda – November 13, 2026
Information released by the Orange County Sheriff's Department indicates that a DUI and driver's license checkpoint is planned for Friday, November 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM at an undisclosed location within Yorba Linda.
The department reports that checkpoint locations are selected using traffic collision data involving impaired driving. The enforcement effort aims to improve road safety and identify motorists suspected of driving under the influence.
Sergeant K. Ishii emphasized that impaired drivers pose a serious risk to other road users and that prevention efforts can help reduce traffic-related dangers.
The department also reminds motorists that impairment can result from alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications, and certain over-the-counter drugs. Driving under the influence of marijuana remains illegal in California, despite its legal status.
A first-time DUI conviction may result in an estimated $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with possible driver's license suspension.