Indiana State Police troopers from the Bloomington post will conduct sobriety checkpoints Monday, Sept. 5, at an undisclosed location in Monroe County.
Drivers passing through the county should be sure to have their license and registration available on that day and will only need to wait briefly while troopers determine whether further investigation is necessary, according to a press release.
ISP advises drivers to plan ahead and use a designated driver when drinking, not to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking and instead call a taxi, friend or family member. ISP also recommends offering non-alcoholic drinks when having a party and make sure all guests leave with a sober driver or spend the night and never to let a friend drive while impaired.
Anyone observing erratic driving should call 911 immediately and give a detailed description of the vehicle, its location and direction of travel, according to the release. Callers have the option to remain anonymous in such situations.
According to the release, ISP officers are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and deter others from drinking and driving.
Cassie Heeke
