For Immediate Release - June 26, 2007

STATE POLICE SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS

Barnstable, Bristol, Hampshire, Suffolk, and Worcester Counties

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
GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY BUREAU, "SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS"
WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTIES LISTED BELOW:

COUNTY:

DATE:

Barnstable

Friday, June 29, 2007 into Saturday June 30, 2007

Bristol

Friday, June 29, 2007 into Saturday June 30, 2007

Hampshire

Friday, June 29, 2007 into Saturday June 30, 2007

Suffolk

Friday, June 29, 2007 into Saturday June 30, 2007

Worcester

Saturday, June 30, 2007 into Sunday July 1, 2007

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