DUI Checkpoints in Santa Barbara, California
As of Friday, 04/10/2026, police in Santa Barbara, California have released information about upcoming DUI checkpoints to reduce drunk driving accidents. If you are searching for sobriety checkpoints or DUI roadblocks near me in Santa Barbara, California, this page lists the latest locations and schedules. Knowing DUI checkpoint updates and patrol times in Santa Barbara, California helps drivers stay prepared and drive safely.
Upcoming DUI Checkpoints in Santa Barbara, California– Locations & Times
| City | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Goleta | DUI checkpoint scheduled by Goleta Police during the Isla Vista Deltopia event at an undisclosed location in Goleta | Saturday April 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Goleta | The Goleta Police Department will establish a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed area in the city. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Maria | Santa Maria Police will host a DUI checkpoint at the 600 block of West Main Street. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Goleta | Drivers traveling through Goleta should expect a DUI checkpoint organized by the Goleta Police Department, with the location kept confidential. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Goleta | Authorities reported that a DUI checkpoint will be conducted by the Goleta Police Department at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Isla Vista | Sobriety and driver license checkpoint near Isla Vista in the unincorporated area. | Friday, September 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Maria | Within city limits, officers will set up a DUI checkpoint at a location not revealed. | Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Goleta | Goleta – DUI checkpoint at undisclosed location conducted by Goleta Police. | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Goleta | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city of Goleta. | Friday, May 16, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Maria | DUI checkpoint will operate on the northbound lanes of the 1400 block of South Broadway, at Broadway and Plaza Drive. | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Goleta | DUI checkpoint is in effect during the unsanctioned Deltopia Event in Isla Vista, with a DUI block at an undisclosed location in Goleta based on DUI crash history. | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Maria | DUI checkpoint at a location with high impaired driving-related crashes, operated by Santa Maria Police Department. | Friday, March 21, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Barbara | An undisclosed location in Santa Barbara will host a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint. | Saturday, February 1, 2025 |
| Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara will host a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, December 28, 2024 |
| Santa Maria | DUI Checkpoint at 1300 block of South Broadway. | Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Barbara | DUI Checkpoint & DUI Patrols at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Buellton | Sobriety/Driver License Checkpoint – unincorporated Santa Barbara County, Buellton CHP jurisdiction. | Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 5:30 PM to 10 PM |
| Santa Maria | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city of Santa Maria, by SMPD. | Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Maria | SMPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed city location. | Friday, July 26, 2024 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Barbara | DUI checking planned for an undisclosed location in Santa Barbara. | Saturday, June 8, 2024 |