MEMPHIS, Tenn. — NEWS RELEASE FROM MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT:
MPD to Conduct Sobriety Roadside Checkpoints
The Metropolis of Memphis Police Department can be conducting Sobriety Roadside Security Checkpoints on Friday, August 13, 2021. The primary Location can be Riverdale close to Holmes Highway and the second location can be Winchester close to Hack Cross. The checkpoint can be from 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Impaired driving is a critical crime that kills greater than 16,000 individuals and injures 305,000 others yearly in america.
Officers will consider drivers for indicators of alcohol or drug impairment. Officers will even goal those that function a car whereas impaired and take corrective actions for different violations noticed whereas making certain the safety of all motorists.
The Metropolis of Memphis Police Division acknowledges that sobriety checkpoints are extremely seen and efficient instruments within the battle towards impaired driving. This checkpoint is federally funded by way of a grant with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.
**Dates and places are posted per state legislation**
