LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Lafayette Police will be conducting an OWI Checkpoint Friday, May 20 between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. withing the incorporated limits of Lafayette.

Corporal Paul Mouton says officers working the checkpoint will respond with zero tolerance for any impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol or any other dangerous substance.

Lafayette Police is urging residents to always designate a driver if they intend to drink and not doing so could result in costly fines and serious jail time.