Crime & Safety
Don't Drink and Drive: Sobriety Checkpoints in Focus in July
Be advised: Officers trained to evaluate whether drivers are under the influence of drugs or alcohol will apply increased diligence throughout St. Louis County this month.
An increased number of sobriety checkpoints will be stationed throughout St. Louis County this month, announced Rick Eckhard, officer and spokesperson for the St. Louis County Police Department, on Monday morning.
"Removing intoxicated drivers from our roadways is a high priority for the St. Louis County Police," stated County Police Chief Tim Fitch in the Monday announcement. "The use of checkpoints has been proven to be an effective method to accomplish this goal."
Officers participating in this enforcement had additional training in recognizing motorists who have had too much to drink, or are under the influence of illegal drugs, said Eckhard.
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Officers also will issue citations for seat belt and other violations, he said.
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