Sobriety Checkpoints

Sobriety checkpoints are an enforcement activity where officers are set up on a roadway to randomly stop vehicles to check for impaired drivers and other illegal activities. These are usually set up during high risk times of use such as holiday weekends or during large events. Sobriety checkpoints are supported by over 71% of North Dakota community members (ND CRS, 2015).

What is this strategy?

Catalog of Prevention Strategies (Sobriety Checkpoints)

When should I consider implementing this strategy?
  • There is a high volume of driving under the influence on a certain street, road, or highway that has resulted in crashes, injury, and/or deaths
  • There is a high number of alcohol-related fatalities or DUIs on a certain night of the year (i.e. New Year’s Eve)
How do I implement this strategy?

Key activities for implementation

  • Establish support and obtain partners
  • Implement media awareness and advocacy
  • Potential law enforcement partners
  • Estimated Timeline as to when this strategy will be implemented

Sobriety Checkpoints (FACE)

Have others implemented this strategy?

North Dakota Communities:

Southwestern District Health Unit Implementation Plan

DUI Checkpoints in North Dakota

Other Communities:

“Drunk-Driving Crackdown Includes Sobriety Checkpoints This Weekend: Annapolis Police” (Article, Annapolis Patch)