State, New Haven police announce DUI checkpoints

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If you’re planning to celebrate the holiday weekend with some drinks, make sure to lock down a designated driver.

The Connecticut State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Sunday. Troopers will be posted from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Interstate 91 northbound and southbound off ramps in New Haven, according to the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection.

State police will stop all vehicles at the inspection point, which will be marked with emergency flashing lights and reflective signs, to determine whether motorists have consumed alcohol or drugs prior to driving.

Because public safety is the primary concern of the State Police, extra personnel will be on duty to concentrate on DUI enforcement as well as seat belt safety, the report said.

Also, the New Haven Police Department Traffic Division will conduct a DUI Checkpoint beginning at 7 p.m. Friday and concluding at 3 a.m. Saturday at State Street at Wall Street.

Daphne.Saloomey@hearstmediact.com