Boston, MA – The Massachusetts State Police have announced a sobriety checkpoint scheduled in Bristol County for Saturday night, January 10, into early Sunday morning, January 11, 2026.
According to the State Police Office of Media Relations, the checkpoint will take place on a public way in Bristol County as part of a statewide effort to detect and deter impaired driving.
Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, said the checkpoint is intended “to further educate the motoring public and strengthen awareness of the need to detect and remove motorists operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.”
Police noted the operation will be conducted during varied hours, with vehicle selection methods designed to ensure fairness and minimize inconvenience for motorists.
The enforcement initiative is funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research, which supports programs aimed at reducing impaired driving incidents.
Drivers traveling in or through Bristol County this weekend are urged to plan ahead, drive sober, or use a designated driver to ensure safe travel.
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