Crime & Safety

State Police To Hold Sobriety Checkpoint in Plymouth County This Weekend

The checkpoint will be located on a public way somewhere in the county.

The Massachusetts State Police will implement a sobriety checkpoint on a public way in Plymouth County this week.

The checkpoint will take place on Friday, July 17 into Saturday, July 18.

“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,” the state police said in a release.

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The checkpoint 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.

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