MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop A, 504 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64063


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sgt. Bill Lowe
(816) 622-0800 ext. 273
A2010-50
July 21, 2001

EMPHASIS: Sobriety Checkpoint In Platte County


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces there will be a sobriety checkpoint conducted in Platte County sometime between now and the end of July 2010. Sobriety checkpoints are part of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's effort to remove intoxicated drivers from Missouri's highways, and are conducted at various locations that have been identified as having a high number of alcohol-related contacts.
Drivers approaching the checkpoint should carefully follow the directions posted on signs and watch for signals from traffic control officers. Upon contact with officers, drivers will be asked to produce their driver’s license as well as proof of insurance. Normally the wait experienced by drivers is less than five minutes. Unless officers suspect drinking or other violations of Missouri law, most drivers will not be asked to exit their vehicles.
Captain Powell stated, "Do not let your life or someone else's life be ruined by an alcohol-related crash or arrest. Troop A officers are dedicated to removing intoxicated drivers from Missouri's highways."
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