STATE POLICE SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

Colonel Mark F. Delaney, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a "Sobriety Checkpoint" will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Secondary State Highway. 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.

THANKS TO A GRANT PROVIDED BY THE

HIGHWAY SAFETY DIVISION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY,

A "SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT" WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY LISTED BELOW:

COUNTY:	DATE:
Worcester	Friday, November 16, 2007 into Saturday, November 17, 2007
Hampden	Saturday, November 17, 2007 into Sunday, November 18, 2007
Plymouth	Wednesday, November 21, 2007 into Thursday, November 22, 2007

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