HPD to conduct safety checkpoint targeting impaired driving and illegal activity
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The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a safety checkpoint on Friday, May 1, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving and enhance roadway safety throughout the community.
The checkpoint will focus on identifying and deterring drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other impairing substances. Officers will also be watching for additional traffic violations and unlawful activity that pose a risk to public safety.
“Impaired driving continues to be one of the most preventable causes of serious injury and death on our roadways,” HPD DUI task Force Sgt. Antonio Shorter said. “These checkpoints are about prevention, accountability, and ultimately protecting lives in our community.”
Drivers passing through the checkpoint will be asked to present a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and current vehicle registration.
HPD relies on crash data and guidance from the North Alabama Highway Safety Office (NAHSO) to help identify locations where enforcement can have the greatest impact. Checkpoint sites are chosen based on factors such as traffic volume, crash history and impaired driving trends and operations may occur at multiple locations across the city, including:
- 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
Anyone planning to consume alcohol is strongly encouraged to arrange a sober ride in advance using a designated driver, rideshare service or other safe transportation option.
Anyone who suspects an impaired driver is urged to contact HPD’s non-emergency line at 256-722-7100 and provide a description of the vehicle, location and direction of travel. In emergencies or situations involving immediate danger, call 911.
This operation is funded through a grant from NAHSO, which supports local efforts to reduce impaired driving and improve roadway safety across the region. All checkpoint operations are conducted in accordance with established state and departmental procedures.