Drive sober: HPD to conduct DUI safety checkpoint Sept. 4
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The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 4, as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
The nationwide campaign runs during a period when impaired driving is a particular concern, reminding drivers that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs puts everyone on the road at risk.
“If you plan to drink, make a plan to get home safely before you ever get behind the wheel,” HPD DUI Task Force Sgt. Antonio Shorter said. “A designated driver, rideshare service or other safe transportation can prevent a decision from becoming a tragedy.”
At a checkpoint, drivers may be asked to provide a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. Officers will also be looking for signs of impaired driving and other traffic violations.
HPD uses data from the North Central Alabama Highway Safety Office (NAHSO) to identify high-crash areas and impaired driving hotspots throughout Huntsville. The location of the Sept. 4 checkpoint will be selected based on this data. Officers may conduct checkpoints 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
- Governors Drive and Triana Avenue
- 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. Be prepared to provide a description of the vehicle, its location and direction of travel. For emergencies or immediate safety threats, call 911.