The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoint in Madison County, today, Friday, February 27, Saturday and Sunday.

Carroll County – US 79 North or Enon Church Road, today, February 27

Gibson County – SR 187 at Three Mile Marker, today, February 27

Madison County – 57P US 70W at Four Mile Marker, Saturday, February 28

Madison County – US 412 Browns Church Road – Sunday, March 1

Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment.

Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.