Bakersfield Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint

Checkpoint set for Friday night to catch impaired drivers

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint on Friday, February 6, 2026, at an undisclosed location within the city limits. The checkpoint will operate between 6:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. and officers will be on the lookout for signs of alcohol and drug impairment, as well as checking drivers for proper licensing.

Why it matters

DUI checkpoints are an important tool for law enforcement to detect and deter impaired driving, which remains a major public safety issue. Bakersfield has seen an increase in DUI-related crashes in recent years, making these types of enforcement efforts critical for protecting the community.

The details

The checkpoint is funded by a grant received through the California Office of Traffic Safety, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate drivers suspected of drug-impaired driving, which includes illegal narcotics, prescription drugs, marijuana, and some over-the-counter medications. Drivers will only experience brief delays as they pass through the checkpoint.

  • The checkpoint will operate between 6:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Bakersfield Police Department

The local law enforcement agency conducting the DUI checkpoint.

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What’s next

The Bakersfield Police Department encourages the public to call 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.

The takeaway

DUI checkpoints are an important tool for improving public safety by detecting and deterring impaired driving. This checkpoint is part of Bakersfield's ongoing efforts to address the issue of drunk and drugged driving in the community.