Sobriety Checkpoints in City of Olivette

Checkpoints to be Conducted During Month of July

  City of Olivette Police Contact: Sergeant Steve Ford

Olivette, Mo/June 30, 2009 - The Olivette Police Department may conduct sobriety checkpoints at various locations within Olivette during the month of July 2009. The checkpoints are aimed at reducing the number of intoxicated driver related crashes, which occur on our roadways. 

The checkpoint will involve briefly stopping traffic for the purpose of checking for drinking drivers.  Intoxicated drivers will be arrested.  Others will be allowed to proceed after a short delay. 

"While citizens may be delayed for a short period of time, these checkpoints have been proven highly successful in getting intoxicated drivers off the streets.  Should you come upon one of these checkpoints, your cooperation and patience will be appreciated," said Chief Knox. 

Part of the Olivette Police Departments mission is to enforce the law, establish good order for our city and provide safe and secure environments for our citizens.  Chief Knox encourages all area motorists to report drunk drivers so that we may all have safer roads for our families to travel on in Olivette.  You may report drunk drivers to the Olivette Police Department by calling (314) 645-3000, or dialing 911.