DUI Checkpoint Near Seekonk, Swansea Announced

State Police announced a DUI checkpoint will be held in Bristol County next week.

The checkpoint will be conducted the night of Fri., May 6. The exact location and time was not revealed, per State Police policy.

"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 checkpoint was funded by a grant through the state Highway Safety Division.

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