Reported Checkpoint Details
DUI Checkpoint Announced in Santa Rosa – November 13, 2026
Information released by the Santa Rosa Police Department indicates that a DUI checkpoint is planned for Friday, November 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM at an undisclosed location within the city.
The department reports that checkpoint locations are selected using data on previous impaired-driving crashes. The enforcement initiative aims to discourage driving under the influence and improve roadway safety.
Motorists are reminded that impairment can result from alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications, and certain over-the-counter drugs. Although marijuana is legal in California for medicinal and recreational use, driving while impaired by marijuana remains illegal.
A first-time DUI conviction may carry an estimated $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with possible driver's license suspension.