The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced it plans to hold special enforcement operations next month in Livingston and Nodaway counties.

Sometime during the month of December a sobriety checkpoint with be held in Livingston County and a DWI saturation in Nodaway County.

Capt. James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H said 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.

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