Beckley, WV – Drivers traveling through Raleigh County on Saturday night should expect a sobriety checkpoint along U.S. Route 19 in the Beckley area, according to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office. The operation will run from 6 p.m. to midnight on December 20, 2025.
According to deputies, the checkpoint is part of a West Virginia Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving during the holiday season.
Authorities emphasized that any driver found impaired will be taken to jail. In addition to checking for intoxicated drivers, deputies will inspect registration and insurance documentation, as well as verify occupant safety compliance, such as seatbelt use and child restraints.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages motorists to plan ahead, designate a sober driver, and expect short delays if traveling through the checkpoint area on Saturday night.
Questions about the enforcement can be directed to Lt. Jason L. Redden at the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office by calling 304-255-9300, ext. 2135.
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