COSTA MESA, Calif. (April 15, 2026) – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. within the city limits.
Checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by distributing educational information and by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
The Costa Mesa Police usually set up their DUI Checkpoints at:
- Newport Boulevard: Frequently positioned at major intersections such as 17th Street and 19th Street.
- Harbor Boulevard: Often established between Scenic Avenue and South Coast Drive, or south of Sunflower Avenue.
- Bristol Street: Past operations have occurred near the Randolph Avenue intersection
- 17th St. , which is split by the 55 Freeway
“Impaired driving is preventable,” said Sgt. Nick Wilson. “If you’ve been drinking or taking drugs that impair, make the right choice by finding a sober driver or alternate transportation to take you places.”…