Golden, CO – Drivers in Golden are being reminded to plan ahead tonight as the Colorado State Patrol and Golden Police Department conduct a joint sobriety checkpoint in the area.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the checkpoint is part of a statewide DUI enforcement effort aimed at reducing impaired driving incidents heading into the weekend. The operation began this evening and will continue through late-night hours along major access routes leading into Golden.
Authorities say motorists passing through the checkpoint should expect short delays while troopers and officers verify driver sobriety and documentation. The location, positioned near mountain corridors, was chosen due to a higher rate of DUI-related crashes in recent years.
Police are urging residents to designate sober drivers or use rideshare options if consuming alcohol or cannabis products tonight. “Our goal isn’t to issue tickets—it’s to save lives,” the department emphasized in its reminder post.
Golden police also encourage drivers to remain patient and cooperative as safety screenings take place. Similar operations are expected across Jefferson County during the holiday season as part of Colorado’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
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