Checkpoint slated Friday in Berwick

A drunk driving checkpoint, part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign that runs through Sept. 2, is planned for Berwick
On Friday evening a checkpoint has been planned in the city limits of Berwick and will continue into the early morning hours of Saturday.
Additional law enforcement personnel from the Saint Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office, Berwick Police Department, and Morgan City Police Department will be assigned to target impaired drivers during this time.
During the checkpoint, deputies and officers will be looking for drivers who are impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues, including but not limited to seat belt use.
Sheriff Blaise Smith and Chief David Leonard are reminding citizens to designate a driver if you are going to drink.
They also ask for patience and cooperation when passing through this checkpoint and for recognizing the importance of raising awareness for safety issues.
The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.