Plymouth County DUI Checkpoint Announced

A sobriety checkpoint will be held in Plymouth County this month, State Police announced Friday.

The checkpoint is scheduled for Fri., April 15. The exact location was not revealed.

State Police will also hold a checkpoint tonight in Middlesex County.

"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," State Police Superintendent Richard McKeon. "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 said the Plymouth checkpoint was funded by a grant through the state Highway Safety Division.