Solon Police to Hold Sobriety Checkpoint Tonight on Aurora Road

Solon police plan to run a sobriety checkpoint tonight along Aurora Road in Solon. Officers will operate the checkpoint between SOM Center Road and Liberty Road from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The department says the goal is to encourage safe and responsible driving and create a safer environment for everyone on the road. Northeast Ohio drivers passing through the area should expect delays near the checkpoint. Solon Police Department leaders say they hope residents have a happy and safe week. Drivers who plan to have a drink should think ahead before getting behind the wheel. Ways to Stay Safe Officers are urging residents to plan ahead if they intend to drink alcohol. The department suggests several options for getting home safely. Use a designated driver Use a rideshare service Stay at a hotel or motel Stay at a friend's or relative's home Part of a Countywide Effort Solon police belong to the Cuyahoga County Law Enforcement Task Force. The coalition includes 45 law enforcement agencies working together across the county. Members focus on combating impaired and aggressive driving to make roads safer throughout the region.