Crime & Safety
Traffic Alert: Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Friday Night
Fairfax County police will be on the lookout for drivers who drink and get behind the wheel.
The Fairfax County Police Department announced Wednesday that officers will conduct a sobriety checkpoint for motorists on Friday night
The checkpoint will take place from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the West Springfield District.
The department says it uses sobriety checkpoints to make sure that drivers are not consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel.
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"Along with publicity and awareness, checkpoints have proven to be effective in the fight against drunk driving," the department says on its website. "Each week, hundreds of motorists pass through checkpoints and many are screened for alcohol use."
The Fairfax County police also participate in Checkpoint Strikeforce, a regional public awareness program. To learn more, click here.
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To learn more about the department's sobriety checkpoints, contact its DWI coordinator at 703-280-0570.
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