The Fullerton Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license Checkpoint on April 16th from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
Commonly Used Checkpoint Locations
- Chapman Avenue: This is one of the most frequent locations, particularly near major intersections.
- 2500 block of E. Chapman Ave: Site of a recent checkpoint in February 2025.
- Eastbound Chapman Ave & State College Blvd: A historically consistent location for FPD operations.
- Harbor Boulevard: FPD regularly utilizes this major north-south corridor for saturation and checkpoints.
- Southbound Harbor Blvd (between Orangethorpe & Houston Ave): Reported by local traffic alerts as a set-up point.
- Harbor Blvd & Union Ave: A long-standing historical checkpoint location.
- Orangethorpe Avenue: Often used for both standard DUI checkpoints and multi-agency commercial vehicle enforcement.
- Orangethorpe & S. State College Blvd: Frequently used for “Commercial Task Force” checkpoints.
The Fullerton Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license…