The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department has made an important announcement regarding public safety during the upcoming Halloween weekend. They will be implementing roadside sobriety checkpoints throughout Lawrence County to deter impaired driving. These checkpoints are scheduled for October 31, where they will operate from 6 p.m. until midnight at two key locations: the intersection of Buffalo Road and Ethridge Red Hill Road, as well as at 100 Highway 20.
Following Halloween, on Saturday, November 1, the checkpoints will again be in effect during the same hours, from 6 p.m. to midnight. This time, they will be positioned at 348 Rabbit Trail Road and 614 West Point Road. The primary focus of the deputies at these locations will be to identify and apprehend individuals who are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The implementation of sobriety checkpoints is recognized as a highly visible and effective strategy in the ongoing effort to reduce incidents of impaired driving, ensuring a safer environment for all road users during this festive time.
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