The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced Friday that sometime during the month of April a DWI checkpoing will be held in Livingston County.

According to the patrol, the areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators.

“Removing impaired drivers from Missouri roadways is one of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s top priorities,” said Captain James McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H. “If you choose to drink and drive, you will be arrested and you will go to jail. If your plans include alcohol, always have a sober designated driver.”