State Police Sobriety Check Point Coming Soon

This article came from the State Police.

Colonel Marian J. McGovern, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a sobriety checkpoint will be implemented by the on a public way in Essex County between Aug. 20-21. 

The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways. 

It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety.

The checkpoint comes thanks to a grant from the Highway Safety Division of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.