On Friday, October 4, the North Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at a predetermined location in Cass County. The checkpoint will be followed by saturation patrols in the region. The purpose of these enforcement events is to deter impaired driving and to remove impaired drivers from the road.

Sgt. Andrew Cashin, NDHP Southeast Regional Sergeant stated, “Drinking alcohol or using substances that affect your driving impairs judgment, reaction times, and coordination, and increases the risk of crashes that result in injury or death to yourself and others. Our goal is to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.”

As of September 20, 2024, there have been 68 fatalities on North Dakota roadways. Ten of the fatalities have been related to crashes involving alcohol. The North Dakota Highway Patrol is committed to the Vision Zero strategy which aims to establish a culture of personal responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others. Alcohol and drug- related crashes are preventable; every driver needs to consistently make the responsible choice to always drive sober or plan for a sober ride home. Results will be released the week following the enforcement events.