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DUI Checkpoints in San Diego

55 cities · California

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Carlsbad

Carlsbad · San Diego Fri Sep 04

Exact spot TBA

Oceanside · San Diego Sun Sep 06

Recent Checkpoint History in San Diego

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7000 University Ave

La Mesa · San Diego Fri Aug 28 · 7:00 PM PDT – 1:00 AM

1000 block of N. Second Street

El Cajon · San Diego Fri Aug 21 · 7:00 PM PDT – 2:00 AM

1000 block of N

El Cajon · San Diego Fri Aug 21

Exact spot TBA

Chula Vista · San Diego Fri Jul 24 · 6:00 PM PDT – 2:00 AM

Exact spot TBA

Poway · San Diego Fri Jul 24



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Most Active
San Diego 3,046,560 people Chula Vista 276,103 people El Cajon 105,721 people Escondido 151,114 people Oceanside 173,722 people Santee 59,497 people La Mesa 60,888 people

Other cities

Carlsbad 114,745 people Vista 98,392 people San Marcos 94,360 people Encinitas 61,942 people National City 56,345 people Poway 48,737 people La Presa 38,618 people Fallbrook 33,710 people Spring Valley 32,496 people Lemon Grove 27,482 people Imperial Beach 26,157 people Rancho San Diego 22,430 people Ramona 22,118 people Lakeside 21,759 people Winter Gardens 21,320 people Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 20,055 people Coronado 18,871 people Bostonia 16,850 people Alpine 15,911 people Bonita 13,473 people Solana Beach 12,946 people Valley Center 10,929 people San Diego Country Estates 10,241 people Eucalyptus Hills 6,491 people Jamul 6,018 people Granite Hills 4,525 people Harbison Canyon 4,137 people Bonsall 4,131 people Lake San Marcos 4,080 people Del Mar 3,956 people Hidden Meadows 3,698 people Campo 3,468 people Crest 3,179 people Rancho Santa Fe 3,033 people Fairbanks Ranch 3,014 people Borrego Springs 2,946 people Harmony Grove 2,039 people Rainbow 1,830 people Pine Valley 1,778 people Descanso 1,425 people Julian 1,377 people Pala 988 people Jacumba 857 people Elfin Forest 595 people Potrero 509 people Boulevard 359 people Del Dios 252 people Mount Laguna 104 people


Frequently Asked Questions

Are DUI checkpoints legal in California?

Yes. California permits sobriety checkpoints under the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz (1990). Law enforcement agencies must follow specific operational guidelines.

How often are DUI checkpoints set up in California?

Checkpoint frequency varies by county and department. They are most common on holiday weekends, Friday and Saturday nights, and before major local events.

Do I have to stop at a DUI checkpoint in California?

Yes. In California, drivers must stop at a lawfully established sobriety checkpoint. You have the right to remain silent and may decline field sobriety tests, though a breath test refusal may carry separate penalties.

How do I find DUI checkpoints near me in California?

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