Sobriety checkpoint planned in Jennings County

Jennings County, In. — Indiana State Police have announced a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Jennings County Thursday, September 21. Motorists are asked to have driver’s license and registration information available, the procedure will only take a few minutes if further investigation is not required.

To help to ensure your weekend is safe and enjoyable, observe the following tips:

  • Plan ahead and always use a designated driver.
  • Don’t get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you’ve been consuming alcoholic beverages; call a taxi, a family member, or friend who has not been drinking to give you a ride.
  • If you are hosting a party, always offer alcohol-free beverages and make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver or allow them to spend the night.
  • Remember, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk.  Take the keys and never let a friend leave your sight if you think that they are about to drive while impaired.

Sobriety checkpoints are designed to remove drivers from the roadways that are impaired or posing danger to others.