Col. Christopher S. Mason, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, introduced {that a} “sobriety checkpoint” will likely be applied by the Massachusetts State Police on a public method in Essex County this weekend.
The aim is to additional educate the motoring public and strengthen the general public’s consciousness to the necessity of detecting and eradicating these motorists who function drunk and, or medication from the roadways.
Will probably be operated throughout different hours Saturday, April 23, into Sunday, April 24. The number of automobiles won’t be arbitrary, security will likely be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will likely be minimized with advance discover to scale back worry and anxiousness.
The Essex County checkpoint is made attainable by way of a grant offered by the Freeway Security Division of the state Government Workplace of Public Security and Safety.
