Sobriety Checkpoint on a public way within Worcester County 3/21-3/22

sobrietycheckpointMassachusetts State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed Worcester County location on the evening of Friday, March 21, through Saturday, March 22, according to Col. Timothy P. Alben, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police.

According to State Police, the purpose of the checkpoint 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.”

State Police also say the checkpoint will be operated during varied hours, and the selection of vehicles won’t be arbitrary.

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