MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop D Headquarters - 3131 East Kearney Street - Springfield, MO 65803
News Release
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Jason M. Pace
(417) 895-6868
D162017
July 25, 2018
EMPHASIS:
BWI Sobriety Checkpoint To Be Conducted At Table Rock Lake
Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announces that a BWI sobriety checkpoint will be conducted on Table Rock Lake sometime in August.
According to the most recent 2017 U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating crash statistics, alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating crashes.
Boaters who come across a checkpoint on the water may be stopped. Officers will keep the contact brief with the operator and perform a basic safety check of the boat’s equipment. If the officer suspects the operator to be under the influence of intoxicants and/or drugs, they will be asked to submit to a field sobriety test. All efforts will be made to keep the process as brief as possible. The Missouri State Highway Patrol appreciates the public’s cooperation.
“The Missouri State Highway Patrol remains committed to providing service and protection on both our roadways and waterways,” said Captain Villanueva. “To ensure the safety for all people on the water, boaters should designate a sober operator for their vessel anytime their plans include alcohol.”
Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!! Follow Troop D on Twitter for the most current news @MSHPTrooper|D
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