Columbus, OH – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced that a DUI sobriety checkpoint will take place tonight, Friday, October 24, 2025, along South High Street at Dolby Drive in the City of Columbus.
According to the Franklin County DUI Task Force, the checkpoint will be operational between 8:00 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., aiming to identify and deter impaired drivers. The department noted that announcing the location and timing of DUI checkpoints is a legal requirement under Ohio law.
Officials emphasized that the goal of the checkpoint is not only enforcement but also prevention. “The Task Force wants to impress upon those who will be consuming alcohol to plan for a designated driver or make other arrangements,” the sheriff’s office stated.
Drivers passing through the area should expect short delays and are reminded to have their licenses and registration ready. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes or allow extra travel time.
The checkpoint is part of an ongoing countywide initiative to reduce alcohol-related crashes and fatalities.
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