The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Central Anaheim, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Checkpoint locations are selected based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
“The safety of our community is and always will be our primary mission,” Traffic Sergeant Bryan Devor said. “We continue to look for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is still dangerous.”
The Anaheim Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or “operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana is legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
If you plan on drinking, using marijuana, or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties and a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
If you’re arrested at a DUI checkpoint in Anaheim under California’s 2025 laws, here’s what you could face:
Legal Penalties for a First-Time DUI Offense
- Fines and fees: Around $13,500 total, including court fines, penalty assessments, DUI program costs, and license reinstatement fees 1.
- License suspension: Typically 6 months, but can be longer depending on BAC level or refusal to test 2.
- Jail time: Up to 6 months in county jail; mandatory 48 hours if a minor was in the vehicle 1.
- Probation: Usually 3 to 5 years of informal probation.
- DUI education program: Mandatory enrollment in a 3- to 9-month alcohol/drug education program.
- Ignition Interlock Device (IID): Required for 6 months if BAC was 0.15% or higher or if ordered by the court 1.
Drugged Driving (DUID)
- Includes impairment from prescription meds, marijuana, or other drugs.
- Enhanced penalties if both alcohol and drugs are detected 1.
Impact on Auto Insurance
- Premium increase: Your rates may double or triple for 3–10 years.
- SR-22 requirement: You’ll need to file an SR-22 certificate to prove financial responsibility.
- Policy cancellation: Your insurer may drop your coverage, requiring you to find high-risk insurance.
Summary
Even without a crash or injury, a DUI arrest at a checkpoint can lead to major financial, legal, and insurance consequences. California’s 2025 laws are stricter than ever, especially for repeat offenders and drug-related DUIs.