Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for St. Patrick's Day

3/15/2016

March 15, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMetro police officers will be staffing a sobriety checkpoint on 8th Avenue just south of downtown late Thursday night into Friday morning as part of the MNPD’s effort to enhance traffic safety in recognition that St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and parties are sometimes accompanied by excessive drinking.The checkpoint will be staffed by the DUI Unit along with extra-duty officers working through a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office. Representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers are expected to be on hand to observe.Those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day are strongly urged to not drink and drive. Officers throughout the city will be closely watching for impaired and/or aggressive motorists.###