Massachusetts State Police Plan Sobriety Checkpoints
Massachusetts State Police
Thanks to a grant provided by the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Worcester County on Friday March 2, 2018 into Saturday March 3, 2018.
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.
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.
At this time the actual location of the checkpoint has not been announced, but if you plan to be traveling anywhere in Worcester County on next weekend be aware that you could be stopped by police.