California Police Expand Statewide DUI Checkpoints

Law enforcement agencies across California, including regions such as Pittsburgh, Menifee, Modesto, El Cajon, Trinity County, and Fountain Valley, are conducting DUI checkpoints and patrols throughout August 2025 to target and reduce impaired driving. These efforts are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety and are strategically placed based on crash and DUI arrest data. Authorities stress that impaired driving—whether from alcohol, marijuana, or prescription medications—remains a leading and preventable cause of traffic fatalities, with 37 deaths daily in the U.S. Legal and financial consequences for offenders can include jail, license suspension, and fines of up to $15,000. Police urge drivers to arrange sober transportation when consuming substances that could impair driving. Public support for DUI checkpoints is strong, with nearly 90% of California drivers in favor, and such operations have been shown to reduce impaired driving crashes by up to 20%.