Pasadena Police to Hold DUI, License Checkpoint Friday

Checkpoint aims to reduce impaired driving crashes and improve traffic safety

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:15pm

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The Pasadena Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence and driver's license checkpoint on Friday, January 30, at an undisclosed location within city limits. The checkpoint is part of ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving crashes and improve traffic safety, with locations chosen based on data showing where alcohol- or drug-related collisions have occurred.

Why it matters

Impaired driving poses a significant risk to public safety, and these checkpoints are a preventative measure to identify and remove impaired drivers from the roads. Pasadena has seen alcohol- and drug-related collisions, so this checkpoint aims to address that issue and improve overall traffic safety in the city.

The details

The checkpoint will screen drivers for signs of impairment, as well as check for valid driver's licenses. Police noted that impairment is not limited to alcohol, and can also come from prescription medications or marijuana use. A first-time DUI conviction can result in an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license.

  • The checkpoint will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Pasadena Police Department

The local law enforcement agency conducting the DUI and driver's license checkpoint.

Lieutenant Anthony Russo

A spokesperson for the Pasadena Police Department who emphasized the risks of impaired driving and the importance of the checkpoint.

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What they’re saying

“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk. Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety and can save lives.”

— Lieutenant Anthony Russo (pasadenanow.com)

What’s next

The Pasadena Police Department will continue to monitor traffic safety and conduct additional checkpoints and enforcement efforts as needed to address impaired driving in the city.

The takeaway

Pasadena's DUI and driver's license checkpoint is a proactive measure to identify and remove impaired drivers from the roads, helping to improve overall traffic safety and reduce the risk of alcohol- and drug-related collisions in the community.