Montgomery County to have sobriety checkpoint for St. Patrick's Day
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Drivers at an unannounced location Monday evening will see an OVI sobriety checkpoint.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that it will work with the Montgomery County Combined Agency OVI Task Force to conduct the checkpoint St. Patrick's Day night.
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The location will be revealed closer to the day. A press conference Monday will be held to discuss the checkpoint.
Besides the checkpoint, law enforcement will also put more troopers on the roads to combat impaired driving.
Every day approximately 37 people die because of drunk-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
For people planning to drink on the holiday, it is important to remember not to drive. Plan your safe ride home before partying. Ask a non-drinking friend to be your designated driver or use a ride-share service.
If you see someone trying to drive drunk, take their keys, keep them away from the car and book a ride-share for them.
If you're hosting a party ensure everyone leaves with a sober driver.
If you see a driver you suspect is impaired, call the police.
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