(January 15, 2026) On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint.
The checkpoint will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Santa Ana.
Frequently Targeted Areas for SAPD DUI Checkpoints
- Southeast Policing District: Most recently, in early January 2026, SAPD conducted saturation patrols specifically within this district to target impaired driving.
- Major Thoroughfares: Locations that have been used for checkpoints in previous operations include:
- 1st Street: Specifically east between Sullivan Street and Raitt Street.
- McFadden Avenue: Areas near the 1500 block of E. McFadden.
- 5th Street: Historically near the 2400 block of W. 5th Street.
- Raitt Street & Alton Avenue: Intersections in south Santa Ana have been reported as active checkpoint sites.
- High-Incident Corridors: Police frequently monitor streets with high pedestrian and vehicle traffic that have seen recent fatal collisions, such as the 600 block of N. Grand Avenue.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data identifying areas with a history of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of a DUI checkpoint is to promote public safety by removing suspected impaired drivers from the roadway.
The Santa Ana Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol consumption. Certain prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may impair a person’s ability to drive safely. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal…