The Costa Mesa Police Department will be conducting a DUI and CDL checkpoint on Friday night, Feb. 20, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. within city limits of Costa Mesa.
This DUI checkpoint is funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. By law, police departments in California are required to notify residents of these checkpoints.
Where are DUI checkpoints usually conducted in Costa Mesa?
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) typically conducts DUI checkpoints along major thoroughfares with high traffic volume and a history of alcohol-related incidents. While specific locations are often kept “undisclosed” until shortly before the operation, recurring areas identified in official press releases and community reports include:
Commonly Targeted Streets
- Newport Boulevard: Frequently targeted at major intersections like 17th Street and 19th Street.
- 17th Street: A primary corridor for checkpoints, often positioned between Tustin Avenue and Newport Boulevard.
- Harbor Boulevard: Often set up between Scenic Ave. and South Coast Drive.
- Bristol Street: Past operations have been conducted near the Randolph Avenue intersection.
Legal Penalties Faced by Drivers Busted at this Checkpoint
For the DUI and CDL checkpoint scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026, the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) maintains a zero-tolerance policy. Penalties in California are severe and affect driving privileges, employment, and insurance for years…