Irvine, Calif. (November 17, 2025) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will take place on Friday, November 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. around Jamboree Road and Dupont Drive.
The checkpoint will be clearly marked, and vehicles will be selected for further screening on a pre-set basis to ensure objectivity. Trained officers will direct suspected impaired drivers to a secondary area for further evaluation. Most motorists will experience little or no delay.
DUI Checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and the frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment and verifying proper driver licensing.
The Irvine Police Department offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that does not involve a DUI:
- Always use a designated sober driver, such as a friend who is not drinking, a ride-share, a taxicab, or public transportation.
- See someone who is clearly impaired and attempting to drive? Take the keys and help arrange a safe ride home.
- Report drunk drivers by calling 911.
- Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.
This checkpoint is made possible through grant funding awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.