Tallahassee Police Department will conduct safety checkpoints today

The Tallahassee Police Department will conduct safety checkpoints on Thursday, February 18, 2010.

The checkpoints will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. and terminate at approximately 1:00 a.m.

The checkpoints will be conducted along the 3300 Block of Mission Road and the 1700 Block of Hermitage Boulevard. The purpose of these checkpoints is to detect drivers who are too impaired to operate a motor vehicle, detect vehicles with faulty equipment, and those operating a vehicle without a driver license.

In 2008, Florida had 22,259 alcohol related crashes and a total of 1,169 alcohol related fatalities. Approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities were alcohol related.

These check points will be well marked by signage, marked patrol vehicles and uniformed officers. The checkpoints are designed to have minimal impact on traffic flow and to save lives.