HPD’s DUI Task Force to conduct checkpoint ahead of holiday season
Published on November 20, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, Nov. 21, as part of its ongoing effort to curb impaired driving and protect the community during the upcoming holiday season.
With holiday and year-end celebrations approaching, HPD is emphasizing the importance of safe, sober driving. The Task Force has worked tirelessly throughout 2025 to address impaired driving within the City.
“As we enter one of the busiest travel periods of the year, our presence matters more than ever,” HPD DUI Task Force Sergeant Antonio Shorter said. “We’re asking the community to partner with us. By increasing visibility, enforcement and public awareness, we can prevent crashes and save lives.”
Drivers passing through the checkpoint will be asked to provide a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
HPD uses data from the North Alabama Highway Safety Office (NAHSO) to identify high-crash areas and impaired driving hotspots throughout the City. Officers may conduct checkpoints at one or more of the following locations:
- Jordan Lane and Sparkman Drive
- Jordan Lane and Holmes Avenue
- Mastin Lake Road and Pulaski Pike
- Bankhead Parkway and Douglas Lane
- Cecil Ashburn Drive and Old Big Cove Road
- Church Street and Pratt Avenue
- Clinton Avenue and Monroe Street
- University Drive and Old Monrovia Road
- University Drive and Research Park Boulevard
If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, call HPD’s non-emergency line at 256-722-7100. Provide a description of the vehicle, its location and direction of travel. For emergencies or immediate safety threats, call 911.
HPD encourages everyone to plan ahead. If you intend to drink, arrange a sober ride through a designated driver, rideshare service or public transit.