Sheriff's Office Sets Sobriety Checkpoints For Friday Night Into Saturday

The Summit County Sheriff's Office says deputies will staff sobriety checkpoints throughout the county starting Friday, September 4, and running into early Saturday morning. Details Of The Operation A media release from the Summit County OVI Task Force confirmed the checkpoints but did not name specific streets or intersections. Chief Bill Holland leads the task force, which operates under the sheriff's office. The release used the slogan "Drive Safe, Drive Smart, Drive Sober" to promote the effort. Checkpoints allow deputies to briefly stop vehicles and screen drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Most drivers are checked and released within minutes if no impairment is detected. Timing Tied To Holiday Travel The operation lands the same weekend as Labor Day, when roads across Northeast Ohio typically see heavier traffic. Enforcement agencies statewide tend to schedule similar checkpoints around major holidays for that reason. Anyone planning to drink is encouraged to line up a designated driver or book a rideshare in advance. Questions about the operation can go directly to the Summit County Sheriff's Office.