The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced a sobriety checkpoint in August in Nodaway County.

Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, says the checkpoint will be a static operation on a specific highway designed to check every driver to ensure they are sober.

“Impaired drivers are dangerous,” Captain Robinson stated.

“The checkpoint is an effective tool to remove these drivers.”

Captain Robinson urges you to telephone the Patrol if you observe any vehicle being driven in an erratic manner. Drivers can use the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s toll-free numbers for reporting emergencies. These numbers are 1-800-525-5555 or cellular * 55.