DUI Checkpoints in New Jersey

Publicly reported DUI checkpoints in New Jersey, tonight and upcoming, from police, sheriff and highway patrol announcements.

21 counties · 653 cities · 1 attorney listed

Updated: November 5, 2026

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Nothing tonight. Next: November 13 in West New York.

area of 5200 John F. Kennedy Boulevard West New York

West New York · Hudson Fri Nov 13 · 10:00 PM EST to 4:00 AM

How checkpoints in New Jersey are listed

Police departments, sheriff's offices and the state highway patrol announce checkpoints in New Jersey in press releases, on their websites and on social media. Some announce days ahead and some on the day itself.

Tonight shows checkpoints set for this evening, Upcoming shows ones announced for later dates, and the history keeps past ones for reference. When the agency gives no exact location, the listing says Exact spot TBA.

Listings come from those announcements, local news and reader tips that are reviewed before they go up. To hear about a new one as soon as it is confirmed, turn on alerts for your county.

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Recent Checkpoint History in New Jersey

Checkpoints we confirmed here before, listed for reference.

Exact spot TBA

West New York · Hudson Fri Oct 30 · 10:00 PM EDT to 4:00 AM

area of 5200 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

West New York · Hudson Fri Oct 09

5200 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

West New York · Hudson Fri Sep 25 · 10:00 PM EDT to 4:00 AM

area of 5200 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

West New York · Hudson Fri Sep 25

Oceanport Avenue

Oceanport · Monmouth Sat Sep 19

Route 35 North

Middletown · Monmouth Fri Sep 18

Route 73 corridor

Mount Laurel · Burlington Fri Aug 28

Route 138

· Monmouth Fri Aug 14 · 8:00 PM EDT

Route 138 & Maxwell Road

· Monmouth Fri Aug 14 · 8:00 PM EDT to 12:00 AM

Route 138

Wall · Monmouth Fri Aug 14

185 Route 36

West Long Branch · Monmouth Sat Aug 01 · 8:00 PM EDT to 2:00 AM

185 Route 36

West Long Branch · Monmouth Sat Aug 01

900 Route 35

Belmar · Monmouth Fri Jul 31

Route 34 & Route 18

· Monmouth Fri Jul 24 · 8:00 PM EDT to 1:00 AM

northbound Route 34

Colts Neck · Monmouth Fri Jul 24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are DUI checkpoints legal in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey permits sobriety checkpoints. For questions about your own situation, talk to a local attorney.

How often are DUI checkpoints set up in New Jersey?

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

How do I find DUI checkpoints near me in New Jersey?

mrcheckpoint aggregates publicly announced checkpoint locations across New Jersey in real time. Browse by county or city, or subscribe for instant Telegram alerts.

Where does MrCheckpoint get checkpoint information for New Jersey?

From public announcements by police departments, sheriff's offices and the state highway patrol, from local news, and from reader tips that are reviewed before they are posted.

How far ahead are checkpoints in New Jersey announced?

It depends on the agency. Some announce a checkpoint several days ahead and some only on the day, so check again on the evening you drive, or turn on alerts for your county.