HPD DUI Task Force to conduct first safety checkpoint of 2026
Published on March 17, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, March 20, as part of its ongoing effort to deter impaired driving and keep Huntsville’s roadways safe.
As spring travel and celebrations begin, HPD is reminding drivers to make responsible choices before getting behind the wheel. The checkpoint is intended to increase visibility, promote safe driving habits and prevent alcohol – and drug-related crashes in the community.
“Our goal is simple – keep people safe,” HPD’s DUI Task Force Sgt. Antonio Shorter said. “By maintaining a strong presence and raising awareness early in the year, we hope to prevent impaired driving before it leads to tragedy.”
Drivers passing through the checkpoint will be asked to provide a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
HPD uses crash data and information from the North Alabama Highway Safety Office (NAHSO) to identify areas where enforcement efforts can have the greatest impact. Checkpoints are selected based on traffic patterns, crash history and impaired driving trends, and may occur at one or more of the following locations:
- Jordan Lane and Sparkman Drive
- 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
The DUI Task Force encourages anyone who plans to drink to arrange for a sober ride ahead of time, whether through a designated driver, rideshare service or other safe transportation option.
If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, contact HPD’s non-emergency line at 256-722-7100 and provide a description of the vehicle, its location and direction of travel. For emergencies or immediate safety threats, call 911.
The checkpoint is funded through a grant from the North Alabama Highway Safety Office, which supports enforcement efforts aimed at reducing impaired driving and improving roadway safety across the region.