DUI Checkpoints in Riverside California
Stay informed about DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols in Riverside, California before you drive. This page features a regularly updated table listing Riverside DUI checkpoint locations, dates, and times, including checkpoints in cities such as Coachella, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs, and Indio. Law enforcement agencies like the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and local police departments conduct these sobriety checkpoints to reduce impaired driving and improve public safety. Our Riverside DUI checkpoint table is updated daily so drivers can easily check for active and upcoming DUI checkpoints near them, plan safer routes, and avoid unexpected delays while traveling through Riverside County.
Where are the Sobriety Checkpoints Tonight in Riverside CA?
| City | Checkpoint Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Norco | The Riverside County Sheriff Office – Norco Substation will carry out a DUI and traffic safety operation within Norco city limits. | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 5 PM to 3 AM |
| Coachella | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Holding DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| La Quinta | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, January 9, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office at the Jurupa Valley Station will be watching for drivers suspected of DUI. | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station, will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. | Friday, January 2, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Desert Hot Springs | The Desert Hot Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday December 26, 2025 |
| Indio | The Indio Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at CA-111 & Clinton St Indio, CA 92201, USA | Friday December 26, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Beaumont | The Beaumont Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Norco | DUI enforcement planned for Second St & Hamner Ave. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Corona | Corona Police DUI checkpoint scheduled at Green River Rd & Paseo Grande. | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| Moreno Valley | Riverside County deputies will operate a checkpoint at Alessandro Blvd & Pepper St. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Eastvale | Jurupa Valley Station will conduct DUI checks at Limonite Ave & Archibald Ave. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Murrieta | The Murrieta Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint in the City of Murrieta. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Riverside | The Riverside Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Banning | Banning Police Department will run a DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint in the 800 block of W. Ramsey Streetto reduce DUI accidents and road risks. | Monday, December 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Menifee | A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint is planned near the intersection of Newport Road and Murrieta Road. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will operate a DUI checkpoint at on Limonite Avenue and Spectrum Center. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Jacinto | Meanwhile, the Riverside County Sheriff’s San Jacinto Station will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location selected based on impaired-driving collision data. | Friday, December 5, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Menifee | A Drunk Driving Enforcement & Sobriety Checkpoint will be active near Scott Rd & Lindenberger Rd close to Heritage Lake, Newport Road, and I-215 Freeway Access. Nearby areas include Hemet, Winchester, Perris, and Wildomar. Expect traffic stops for DUI screening, breathalyzer tests, and license verification. | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Murrieta | The Murrieta Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, October 4th, from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM at an undisclosed location within the City of Murrieta. | Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Riverside | Law enforcement has scheduled a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. These police checkpoints and DUI roadblocks are a reminder to drive responsibly and stay safe on the road. | Friday, October 3, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Banning | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Menifee | Menifee Police Department will be out on patrol in Menifee | Friday, September 12, 2025, From 5 PM to 1 AM |
| San Jacinto | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location | Friday, September 5, 2025 From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Moreno Valley | The Moreno Valley Station will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | September 5, 2025 From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | The Jurupa Valley Station will be watching for drivers suspected of DUI. | September 5-6, 2025 from 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Banning | Banning – A DUI checkpoint is planned at a location that has not yet been disclosed. | Friday, August 29, 2025 | 8:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | Jurupa Valley Station will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Labor Day Weekend Friday, August 29, 2025 From 10 PM to 2 AM |
| Temecula | The Riverside County Sheriff's Department at an undisclosed location | Labor Day Weekend Friday, August 29, 2025 From 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore, CA – DUI and license checkpoint set up at an undisclosed site in the city. | Friday, August 22, 2025 From 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Cathedral City | Cathedral City – DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 15, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
| San Jacinto | San Jacinto – DUI checkpoint at Esplanade Ave & San Jacinto Ave. | Friday, August 15, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | Jurupa Valley – DUI checkpoint planned at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 15, 2025 – from 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM |
| Moreno Valley | Moreno Valley – The Moreno Valley Station will be setting up a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been disclosed. | Friday, August 15, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM |
| Murrieta | The Murrieta Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint in the City of Murrieta. | Friday, August 8, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM |
| City of Norco | In Norco, there will be a DUI license check and safety checkpoint at a location that hasn’t been announced. | Friday, August 8, 2025 From 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Temecula | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city of Temecula. | July 25, 2025, From 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Menifee | DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the Menifee city limits. | Saturday, July 19, 2025 From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Palm Desert | DUI Patrols at an undisclosed location in Palm Desert | Friday, July 18, 2025 From 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Desert Hot Springs | DUI checkpoints at North Indian Canyon Drive at 19th Avenue | July 4, 2025 From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Menifee, CA | DUI Patrols in Menifee | Thursday, June 19, 2025 From 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Indio | DUI Checkpoint location: Ruby Ave & Jackson St Indio, CA | June 13, 2025, From 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
| Corona | Driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | June 13, 2025 |
| Moreno Valley | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | June 13, 2025, From 6 PM to Midnight |
| Wildomar | DUI and Driver’s License Checkpointat an undisclosed location within the city of Wildomar. BY Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Station | Saturday, June 07, 2025, From 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM |
| Riverside | DUI Checkpoint at Riverside Ave & Central Ave Riverside, CA 92506 (Info Sent By Veronica) | May 30th, 2025 Tonight |
| Moreno Valley | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, May 30, 2025 From 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | DUI Checkpoint at Mission Boulevard at Formosa Street | May 23, 2025, From 10 PM to 2 AM |
| Menifee | DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the Menifee city limits. | May 17, 2025 From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Jacinto | DUI/DL Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, May 16, 2025, From 8 PM to 2 AM |
| La Quinta | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct DUIBlock Checkpoints at Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street | May 10, 2025, From 8 PM to 12:45 AM |
| Rancho Mirage | DUI/driver’s license checkpointat an undisclosed location in Rancho Mirage. | May 9, 2025 From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Coachella | DUIBlock Checkpoints at Cesar Chavez Street, south of Avenue 50, in the city of Coachella | May 9, 2025, From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Perris | DUI Block/Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the City of Perris. First-time DUI offenders face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended driver’s license. | Friday, May 2, From 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Norco | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office/Norco Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and overall traffic safety operation within the Norco city limits. | Saturday, April 19, 2025 From 5 PM to 5 AM |
| Eastvale | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | April 18, 2025, From 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Palm Springs | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. A first-time DUI charge could cost drivers about $13,500 in fines and penalties, according to Palm Springs Police Department. | Friday, April 4, 2025 From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside, CA | Riverside Police Department will conduct a DUI/CDL Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, March 28, 2025, From 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, March 14, 2025, From 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | DUI Influence Patrol in Jurupa Valley | March 7, 2025 between 6:00 PM and 1:00 AM |
| Palm Springs | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city | Friday, February 28, 2025, Between 7:00 P.M. and 2:00 A.M. |
| Canyon Lake | DUI/DL Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city of Canyon Lake. Checkpoint locations are selected based on past DUI accidents and arrest data. | Friday, February 28, 2025, From 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
| Corona | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Corona. | Friday, February 21, 2025 |
| Temecula | Sobriety/driver license checkpoint in the unincorporated area of Southwest Riverside County | Friday, February 21, 2025 |
| Jurupa Valley | DUI Checkpoint/Patrol at an undisclosed location with City Limits of Jurupa Valley | Friday, February 21, 2025. From 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Indian Wells | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Indian Wells By Palm Desert Station | Friday, February 21, 2025. From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| City of Norco | Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and overall traffic safety operation within the Norco city limits. | Friday, February 21, 2025. From 4 PM to 2 AM |
| Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Coachella, Eastvale, Indian Wells, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, La Quinta, Moreno Valley, Norco, Palm Desert, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Temecula and Wildomar | Saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints are scheduled around Super Bowl 59. Sheriff’s operations are planned in Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Coachella, Eastvale, Indian Wells, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, La Quinta, Moreno Valley, Norco, Palm Desert, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Temecula and Wildomar. | Super Bowl Sunday |
| Banning | Sobriety checkpoints and extra patrols at an undisclosed location | February 9, 2025, From 6 PM to 2 AM (Super Bowl Sunday) |
| Hayward | Hayward Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | February 8, 2025, From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Indio, CA | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | February 7, 2025, From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Murrieta | DUI/DL Checkpoint in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Murrieta Hot Springs Road. | Friday, February 7, 2025, From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Cathedral City | DUI/DL checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | February 7, 2025, From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Menifee | DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the Menifee city limits. | Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
| Palm Springs | DUI checkpoint - Location not be disclosed. | January 31st, 2025 from 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Jacinto | DUI Checkpoint at State Street, North of 7th Street | Friday, January 17, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Rancho Mirage | DUI checkpoint at undisclosed Location in Rancho Mirage. | Friday, January 17, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
| Coachella | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Coachella City. | Saturday, January 11, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Moreno Valley | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Moreno Valley City. | Friday, January 10, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM |
| La Quinta | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in La Quinta City. | Friday, January 10, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | DUI/DL Checkpoint: California Highway Patrol officers Tuesday night will ramp up operations to crack down on drunken and drug-impaired motorists throughout theInland Empire freeways. | Tuesday, December 31, 2014 | From 6 PM to Next Day Morning |
| Blythe | DUI/DL Checkpoint: California Highway Patrol officers Tuesday night will ramp up operations to crack down on drunken and drug-impaired motorists throughout theInland Empire freeways. | Tuesday, December 31, 2014 | From 6 PM to Next Day Morning |
| Indio | DUI/DL Checkpoint: California Highway Patrol officers Tuesday night will ramp up operations to crack down on drunken and drug-impaired motorists throughout theInland Empire freeways. | Tuesday, December 31, 2014 | From 6 PM to Next Day Morning |
| San Gorgonio Pass | DUI/DL Checkpoint: California Highway Patrol officers Tuesday night will ramp up operations to crack down on drunken and drug-impaired motorists throughout theInland Empire freeways. | Tuesday, December 31, 2014 | From 6 PM to Next Day Morning |
| Temecula | DUI/DL Checkpoint: California Highway Patrol officers Tuesday night will ramp up operations to crack down on drunken and drug-impaired motorists throughout theInland Empire freeways. | Tuesday, December 31, 2014 | From 6 PM to Next Day Morning |
| Near the Coachella Valley | DUI Checking at an undisclosed location in or near the Coachella Valley. It will be held by the sheriff's Palm Desert Station, which patrols not only that city but also Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells, along with a wide swath of unincorporated areas including Garnet, Whitewater, Thousand Palms and Sky Valley. | Friday, December 27, 2024, From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Palm Desert | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Palm Desert Station will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue. | Friday, December 27, 2024, From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Banning | The Banning Police Department will be conducting a DUI / License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the City of Banning. | December 27, 2024 From 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Eastvale | Driving Under the Influence Checkpoint at an undisclosed location By Jurupa Valley Station | Friday, December 20, 2024, From 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Palm Springs | DUI Checkpoint at Ramon Rd & Cerritos Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264 | Friday, December 20, 2024, From 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Menifee | DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the Menifee city limits. | Saturday, December 14, 2024, From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | DUI checkpoint on Limonite Avenue, east of Clay Street | Friday, December 13, 2024, 10 PM to 2 AM |
| Norco | DUI / License Verification Checkpoint Between Hamner Avenue and Third Street | December 13, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM |
| Temecula | DUI Checkpoint Between Rancho California and Margarita Roads | Friday, December 13th, 2024 From 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Menifee | DUI Checking - Scott Rd & Lindenberger Rd, Menifee, CA 92584 | Saturday, November 9, 2024, From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Hemet | DUI checkpoint - 2200 block of W. Florida Avenu | September 19th, 2024, From 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | DUI Checkpoint - The location has yet to be disclosed | Friday, September 13th from 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM |
| Coachella | DUI (Alcohol or Marijuana) and license checkpoint in Cesar Chavez Street, north of Avenue 50, in the city of Coachella | September 13, 2024 From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside County | DUI sobriety checkpoint in unincorporated Riverside County. The office is responsible for overseeing traffic operations across 860 square miles, including in the communities of Banning, Beaumont, Cabazon, Hemet, San Jacinto and Winchester. | Thursday, September 12, 2024 Between 8:00 PM to 2 AM. |
| Wildomar | Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License Checkpoint at Clinton Keith Road and Inland Valley Drive | Friday, September 06, 2024, From 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver License Checkpoint - Mission Boulevard, west of Pedley Road | August 30, 2024, From 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
| Beaumont | DUI checkpoint at Oak Valley Parkway and Elm Street | August 30, 2024, From 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Menifee | DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the Menifee city limits. | Saturday, August 24, 2024 From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Indio | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Indio | Friday, August 23, 2024 from 7:30 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. |
| Temecula | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city of Temecula. | Friday, August 23, 2024 From 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Banning | DUI/driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. By Banning Police Department. | August 16th, 2024, From 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Beaumont | DUI Patrol - looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. | Friday, August 16, through Monday, September 2 (Labor Day) |
| Norco | DUI / License Verification Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the City of Norco. by Riverside County Sheriff’s Office | August 9, 2024, from 4:00 PM. to 2:00 AM. |
| Norco | DUI Checking: Hamner Avenue / Third Street | August 02, 2024, from 7:00 PM. to 3:00 AM. |
| Palm Desert | DUI Patrols in Palm Desert | Thursday, August 1st from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. |
| Temecula | DUI checkpoint Friday in unincorporated Southwest Riverside County | Friday, July 19, 2024 |
| Murrieta | DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. | Friday, July 12, 2024 From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Perris | DUI Checking at an Undisclosed location | Friday, July 12, 2024 From 8 PM to 2 AM Sunday, July 13 |
| Indian Wells | DUI Checking at Eldorado Drive and Highway 111, Indian Wells | June 28, 2024, From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Jacinto | San Jacinto Blvd, north of Midway St, | Friday, June 21, 2024 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM |
| Corona | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed location | Friday - June 14, 2024 From 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Menifee | DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint - Undisclosed location within the Menifee city limits | Saturday - June 8, 2024 From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Temecula | Sobriety/driver license checkpoint in the Temecula area unincorporated area of Southwest Riverside County | Friday, June 7, 2024 |
| Palm Springs | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed Location in Palm Springs | Friday May 17, 2024 - 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 A.M. |
| Jurupa Valley | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed Location by Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station | Friday May 10, 2024 - 7:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. |
| Moreno Valley | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed Location by Riverside County Sheriff | Friday May 10, 2024 - 8:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. |
| Perris | Undisclosed location in the City of Perris | Friday, May 3, 2024 - 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Hemet | DUI Block - Undisclosed location within the City of Hemet | Wednesday, April 18th, 2024 - 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Rancho Mirage | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed location in Rancho Mirage | Friday, April 5, 2024 - 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Corona | DUI checkpoint - Undisclosed location | Friday, April 5, 2024 - 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Coachella | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed location within the city of Coachella | Friday March 29, 2024 - From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Canyon Lake | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed location within the City of Canyon Lake | 8 PM to 2 AM on Friday, March 22 2024 |
| Jurupa Valley | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed location in the Jurupa Valley. | From 8 PM to 2 AM on Friday March 15, 2024 |
| Temecula | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed location in the City of Temecula. | From 7 PM to 1 AM on Friday March 15, 2024 |
| Moreno Valley | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed Location | From 8 PM to 2 AM on Friday, March 15, 2024 |
| Palm Springs | DUI Checkpoint by Palm Springs PD – Undisclosed Location in Palm Springs | From 7 PM to 1 AM on on Friday, March 1, 2024 |
| Palm Desert | DUI Checkpoint at an Undisclosed Location in Palm Desert | From 6 PM to 2AM on Friday, February 23, 2024 |
| Lake Elsinore | Saturation Patrols and Sobriety Checkpoints - Undiscloed Location | Sunday February 11, 2024 Around Super Bowl LVIII |
| Perris | Saturation Patrols and Sobriety Checkpoints - Undiscloed Location | Sunday February 11, 2024 Around Super Bowl LVIII |
| Wildomar | Saturation Patrols and Sobriety Checkpoints - Undiscloed Location | Sunday February 11, 2024 Around Super Bowl LVIII |
| Moreno Valley | DUI Patrol - Alcohol and/or Drugs During Super Bowl LVIII Party | Sunday February 11, 2024 |
| Murrieta | DUI Checkpoint - Nearby Jefferson Ave & Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, CA 92562 | Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024 |
| Murrieta | Undisclosed Location - DUI checkpoint in the city | From 7 PM on Saturday February 3, 2024 |
| Desert Hot Springs | Undisclosed Location - DUI checkpoint in the city | From 6 PM to 2 AM Tonight Friday, January 26, 2024 |
| Cathedral City | DUI Checkpoint - Cathedral City Police Department - Undisclosed location within the city limits. | From 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM Tonight on Friday January 19, 2024 |
| Rancho Mirage | Undisclosed location in the city | From 6 PM to 2 AM Friday, January 12 2024 |
| Banning | DUI Checkpoint - Alcohol and/or Narcotics- Unincorporated area of the San Gorgonio Pass Area | From 7 PM to 1 AM on Saturday, December 30, 2023 |
| Banning | DUI Checkpoint - Alcohol and/or Narcotics- Unincorporated area of the San Gorgonio Pass Area | From 7 PM to 2 AM on Friday, December 22, 2023 |
| San Jacinto | Undisclosed Location in San Jacinto CA | From 7 PM to 2 AM on Friday, December 22, 2023 |
| Beaumont | DUI checkpoint - Undisclosed location | 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. Friday Dec 15, 2023 |
| Temecula | Undisclosed Location | From 7 PM to 1 AM On Friday, December 8th, 2023 |
| Palm Springs | DUI Checkpoint - Undisclosed Location | 6 PM Oct. 26 until 1 AM Oct. 27, 2023 |
| Palm Springs | Undisclosed Location within the city limits. | 7pm To 1am - Fri Sep 29, 2023 |
| Wildomar | Undisclosed Location within the city limits. | 8pm To 2am - Fri Sep 22, 2023 |
| Desert Hot Springs | Undisclosed Location within the city limits. | 6pm To 2am - Fri Sep 22, 2023 |
| Cathedral City | Undisclosed Location within the city limits. | 6pm To 2am - Fri Set 22, 2023 |
| Eastvale | Undisclosed Location within the city limits. | 8pm To 3am - Sat Sep 9, 2023 |
| Perris | Undisclosed Location within the city limits. | 8pm To 3am - Fri Set 8, 2023 |
| Riverside | End Of Summer Mobilization - Enhanced Enforcement - Alcohol And/or Drugs | Aug 16 - Sep 4, 2023 |
| Palm Springs | Undisclosed Location within the city limits. | 7pm To 1am - Thu Aug 31, 2023 |
| Temecula | Rancho California Rd and Margarita Rd | Fri Aug 18, 2023 |
| Eastvale | Undisclosed Location Within The City Of Eastvale | 9pm To 3am - Fri Aug 18, 2023 |
| Palm Springs | Undisclosed Location Within The City Limits Of Palm Springs- Legal Help - 800-662-8337 | 7pm To 1am - Thu Aug 10, 2023 |
| San Jacinto | Duicheck Point - Undisclosed Location Within The City Limits | 6pm To 2am - Fri Aug 4, 2023 |
| Perris | N Perris Blv.- Area Going Towards Ramona | Fri Jul 21, 2023 |
| Jurupa Valley | Dui Check Point - Clay St and Limonite Ave | 8pm To 3am - Fri Jul 21, 2023 |
| Banning | Undisclosed Location - Area San Gorgonio Pass | 8pm To 2am - Fri Jul 21, 2023 |
| Palm Desert | Indian Wells and Palm Desert - Under The Influence Of Alcohol And/or Drugs | Independence Day Weekend - Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2023 |
| La Quinta | Coachella, And La Quinta - Enhanced Enforcement - Under The Influence Of Alcohol And/or Drugs | Independence Day Weekend - Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2023 |
| Perris | Saturation Patrols - Enhanced Enforcement - Alcohol And/or Drugs | Independence Day Weekend - Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2023 |
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Checkpoint Hotspots in Riverside County
If you live in or travel through Riverside County, knowing where DUI checkpoints commonly occur can help you stay safe and informed. Based on recent data, several cities have emerged as key enforcement zones for DUI and license verification operations.
Top Cities for DUI Checkpoints
1. Jurupa Valley
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Frequency: Extremely high
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Notable Locations: Limonite Ave, Mission Blvd, various undisclosed spots
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Why: Jurupa Valley sits at a major crossroad of regional traffic with several arterial roads. High volumes of traffic and past DUI-related incidents make it a consistent checkpoint location.
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Common Times: Fridays from 6 PM to 3 AM
2. Norco
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Frequency: High
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Notable Areas: Hamner Ave & Third St
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Why: Proximity to freeways and nightlife spots combined with a record of DUI-related incidents. Norco checkpoints also support traffic safety operations beyond DUIs.
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Common Times: Fridays and Saturdays, 4 PM to 3 AM
3. Palm Springs
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Frequency: Consistently high
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Notable Locations: Ramon Rd & Cerritos Dr, Eldorado Dr & Hwy 111
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Why: Known for events and tourism, especially weekends and holidays. High visitor traffic and nightlife contribute to elevated DUI risks.
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Common Times: Fridays, 6 PM to 2 AM
4. Temecula
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Frequency: High
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Notable Areas: Rancho California Rd & Margarita Rd
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Why: Popular for wine country tourism and weekend getaways, creating peak DUI risk on Fridays and holiday weekends.
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Common Times: Fridays, 7 PM to 1 AM
5. Menifee
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Frequency: Moderate to high
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Why: A growing suburban city with major commuter routes, often targeted for license and DUI checkpoints.
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Common Times: Saturdays, 7 PM to 2 AM
High-Risk Dates & Events
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Super Bowl Sunday: Every year, multiple cities (e.g., Eastvale, Wildomar, Temecula, Moreno Valley) set up saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to combat impaired driving during game-day festivities.
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New Year’s Eve & Holiday Weekends: Expect checkpoints across cities like Riverside, Temecula, Indio, and Palm Desert.
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Fridays: The most frequent day for DUI operations, as weekend traffic and alcohol consumption increase.
Why These Areas Are Targeted
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Historical DUI Crash Data: Cities like Canyon Lake, Jurupa Valley, and Murrieta choose checkpoint locations based on previous DUI-related incidents and crashes.
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Traffic Volume: Areas with major highways or high visitor traffic see more checkpoints (e.g., Norco, Palm Springs).
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Event-Based Enforcement: During major holidays or community events, cities ramp up enforcement due to elevated risk.