The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving while intoxicated checkpoint in the Jersey City Heights on Saturday, February 24th.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
The DWI checkpoint in the area of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue in Jersey City. The primary purpose of this checkpoint is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
“The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping the traveling public safe, which is why the primary purpose of this checkpoint is not to make arrests but to deter drivers from driving impaired,” Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari said in a statement.
“Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may also interfere with someone’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. The Sheriff’s Office will also have extra patrols throughout the county in an effort to curb driving while intoxicated while also taking part in the Hudson County Vision Zero Task Force in order to make all of our roadways safer.”