DUI Checkpoints in San Diego County
DUI checkpoints in San Diego County are strategically set up by local police and law enforcement agencies to help prevent drunk driving and keep roads safe. Residents and visitors can find active sobriety checkpoints, roadblocks, and DUI patrol locations across cities in San Diego County. Whether you are driving late at night, on weekends, or during holidays, it’s important to stay informed about DUI checkpoint schedules, police enforcement zones, and local DUI laws. Use this guide to view city-specific DUI checkpoint locations, dates, and times, avoid DUI arrests, and drive responsibly throughout San Diego County.
Upcoming DUI Checkpoints in San Diego, CA
| City | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Grove | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location to stop impaired driving. | Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Vista | DUI and driver license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Vista for driver sobriety checks. | Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 8 PM to 12 AM |
| Poway | DUI and Driver?s License checkpoint set up at 12700 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064, near nearby neighborhoods. | Friday, August 29, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| El Cajon | DUI and Driver?s License Checkpoint at 1000 block of North Second Street, El Cajon, covering nearby neighborhoods. | Friday, August 22, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Escondido | Escondido ? DUI checkpoint conducted by Escondido Police Department at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Valley Center | Valley Center ? DUI checkpoint at Valley Center Road and Cole Grade Road. | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Oceanside | Oceanside ? DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Oceanside | Oceanside ? DUI checkpoint operated by Oceanside Police Department at an undisclosed site. | Friday, August 1, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Escondido | Sobriety/Driver?s License checkpoint at an undisclosed city location | Friday, July 18, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Carlsbad | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city | Saturday, July 12, 2025 |
| El Cajon | DUI Checkpoint in the 900 block of El Cajon Boulevard. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. | Friday, June 13, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Chula Vista | DUI roadblock in the 1100 block of Eastlake Parkway. | Friday, June 13, 2025 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Poway | DUI Roadblock at 12700 block of Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064. | Friday, May 23, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Chula Vista | DUI/Driver?s License checkpoint at 600 block of Palomar Street, Chula Vista. | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Escondido | DUI checkpoint at Decatur Way & Centre City Parkway. | Friday, April 18, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| El Cajon | DUI checkpoint at 900 block of East Main Street. | Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Oceanside | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Oceanside. | Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 5 PM to 11 PM |
| Lemon Grove | DUI checkpoint near Broadway and Kempf Street, Lemon Grove. | Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 2 PM to 10 PM |
| Chula Vista | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Chula Vista. | Friday, March 14, 2025 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| El Cajon | DUI checkpoint at 900 block of East Main Street (canceled). | Friday, February 28, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |