Bakersfield Police to Hold DUI Checkpoint on Friday

Checkpoint aims to reduce impaired driving crashes in the city

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:37pm

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An extreme close-up of a car's ignition key and steering wheel, lit by a harsh, direct flash against a dark background, conceptually illustrating the serious nature of impaired driving enforcement.A DUI checkpoint aims to remove impaired drivers from the roads and improve public safety in Bakersfield.Bakersfield Today

The Bakersfield Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. The checkpoint is part of the department's efforts to deter impaired driving and reduce crashes involving alcohol or drug-impaired drivers.

Why it matters

DUI checkpoints have been shown to be an effective tool in reducing crashes involving impaired drivers. By conducting these checkpoints, the Bakersfield Police Department aims to improve public safety and lower the number of alcohol and drug-related collisions in the city.

The details

During the checkpoint, officers will be looking for signs of alcohol or drug impairment and will also check drivers for proper licensing. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate drivers suspected of drug-impaired driving. Motorists will only be delayed momentarily as they pass through the checkpoint.

  • The DUI/driver's license checkpoint will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The players

Bakersfield Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for conducting the DUI checkpoint and enforcing impaired driving laws in Bakersfield, California.

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What’s next

The Bakersfield Police Department is urging residents to call 9-1-1 if they suspect a driver is impaired, in order to help remove dangerous drivers from the roads.

The takeaway

This DUI checkpoint is part of the Bakersfield Police Department's ongoing efforts to improve public safety and reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related crashes in the city. By conducting these checkpoints, the department aims to deter impaired driving and keep the roads safe for all motorists.