Reported Checkpoint Details
The Red Bluff Police Department has announced a DUI and driver's license checkpoint for Friday, November 13, 2026, at an undisclosed location within the city. The checkpoint is intended to promote roadway safety and deter impaired driving, with locations selected based on DUI-related crashes, arrests, and traffic patterns. Drivers are reminded that impairment can result from alcohol, marijuana, and certain prescription or over-the-counter medications that affect driving ability. Anyone planning to consume alcohol or take potentially impairing medication should arrange for a designated driver, use a rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft, or choose alternative transportation. A first-time DUI charge can carry an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended driver's license. The program is funded through a grant from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE.