Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces that sometime during the month of August, Troop H will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Andrew County and a DWI saturation in Buchanan County.

The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of alcohol-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and trooper input as to probable contact with DWI violators.

“The Missouri State Highway Patrol is dedicated to removing impaired drivers from Missouri roadways,” stated Captain McDonald. “Anytime your plans include alcohol, please have a sober designated driver.”

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket.