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The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Goleta Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.
On Friday December 12, 2025 there will be a DUI Checkpoint in the City of Goleta at an undisclosed location. The hours will be 6 pm to 2 am.