Date: July, 2010

For Release: July, 2010

Contact: Sergeant Stephen Ford

Reference: Sobriety Checkpoints

The Olivette Police Department may conduct sobriety checkpoints at various locations within Olivette during the months of July and August. The checkpoints are aimed at reducing the number of intoxicated driver related crashes, which occur on our roadways.

The checkpoint will involve briefly stopping traffic for the purpose of checking for drinking drivers. Intoxicated drivers will be arrested. Others will be allowed to proceed after a short delay.

"While citizens may be delayed for a short period of time, these checkpoints have been proven highly successful in getting intoxicated drivers off the streets. Should you come upon one of these checkpoints, your cooperation and patience will be appreciated," said Chief Rick Knox.

Part of the Olivette Police Departments mission is to enforce the law, establish good order for our city and provide safe and secure environments for our citizens. Chief Knox encourages all area motorists to report drunk drivers so that we may all have safer roads for our families to travel on in Olivette. You may report drunk drivers to the Olivette Police Department by calling (314) 645-3000, or dialing 911.