What to Know About Christmas Weekend DUI Checkpoints
Christmas weekend is one of the most heavily enforced DUI periods of the year. Across the United States, law enforcement agencies increase sobriety checkpoints and patrols as families travel, attend holiday gatherings, and celebrate the season. This page provides the most up to date information on Christmas weekend DUI checkpoints near you for December 26 through December 28, 2025. The goal is to help drivers stay informed, plan ahead, and get home safely. Knowing where checkpoints may be set up can help reduce stress, avoid surprises, and encourage responsible driving choices. Bookmark this page and check back often as locations may be added or updated throughout the weekend.
Christmas Weekend DUI Checkpoint Locations
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DUI Checkpoints Friday December 26th 2025
Los Angeles DUI Checkpoints
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Inland Empire DUI Checkpoints
6pm-2am – Indio – CA-111 & Clinton St
Desert Hot Springs – undisclosed location
Orange County DUI Checkpoints
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San Diego/Imperial DUI Checkpoints
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Kern/Bakersfield DUI Checkpoints
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Northern California DUI Checkpoints
Martinez – undisclosed location
DUI Checkpoints Saturday December 27th 2025
Los Angeles DUI Checkpoints
8pm-2am – San Marino – undisclosed location
7pm-2am – Pasadena – Mission St & Fremont Ave
Inland Empire DUI Checkpoints
6pm-3am – Rialto – E Merrill Ave & Riverside Ave
Fontana – Foothill Blvd & Sierra Ave
Orange County DUI Checkpoints
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San Diego/Imperial DUI Checkpoints
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Kern/Bakersfield DUI Checkpoints
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Northern California DUI Checkpoints
9pm-3am – Milpitas – undisclosed location
7pm-2am – Woodland – undisclosed location
9pm-3am – Fresno – undisclosed (possibly at Fig Garden Dr & Bullard Ave)
7pm-3am – San Francisco – undisclosed location
8pm-2:30am – Pinole – San Pablo Ave & Fourth Ave
Your Rights at a DUI Checkpoint
DUI checkpoints are intended to deter impaired driving, but every driver still has rights. You always have the first amendment right to always film the police. You are generally required to provide your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. Beyond basic identification, you typically have the right to remain silent and are not required to answer questions about where you are coming from or whether you have been drinking. In many states, drivers may decline roadside field sobriety tests. You do not have to consent to a vehicle search without a warrant or probable cause. Always remain calm, respectful, and avoid arguing on the roadside. If you are unsure whether you are being detained, you may ask if you are free to leave.
DUI Statistics During Christmas Weekend
Christmas weekend consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous times of the year on U.S. roadways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 30 percent of traffic fatalities during the Christmas and New Year holiday period involve alcohol impairment. National data also shows that more than one in four drivers killed in holiday crashes had a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit. DUI arrests increase significantly between 9 PM and 3 AM during Christmas weekend, and expanded enforcement efforts result in tens of thousands of stops nationwide. Because of these risks, law enforcement agencies regularly expand sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols during this holiday period.
Finding a DUI Attorney After a Checkpoint Stop
If you or someone you know is stopped, cited, or arrested during a Christmas weekend DUI checkpoint, it is important to understand your legal options. Many people search for a DUI attorney near me immediately after an arrest or citation. Early legal guidance can help protect your license, record, and future. MrCheckpoint maintains a verified legal directory featuring independent criminal defense and DUI attorneys across the country. Attorneys listed in the directory are paid advertisers. MrCheckpoint is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or referrals. Results are not guaranteed. You may explore the directory to learn more about attorneys who focus on DUI defense and criminal law in your area.
Why MrCheckpoint Reports DUI Checkpoints
MrCheckpoint has been reporting DUI checkpoints and traffic enforcement activity since 2011 to promote transparency, accountability, and public safety. We believe informed communities are safer communities. Drive carefully this Christmas weekend, plan a sober ride when needed, and share this page with friends and family so everyone gets home safely.
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