Worcester, MA – The Massachusetts State Police announced that a sobriety checkpoint will take place in Worcester County this weekend, running from Saturday night, November 8, into Sunday morning, November 9, 2025.
According to a release from Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, the checkpoint is part of an ongoing statewide initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving and improving roadway safety. Officials said the checkpoint will be conducted on a public way within Worcester County and that motorists will receive advance notice to minimize inconvenience and anxiety.
The program, funded by a grant from the Office of Grants and Research within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, is designed to educate drivers about the dangers of operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Police emphasized that vehicle selection during the checkpoint will not be arbitrary, and all safety procedures will be observed. The goal, they said, is to detect and remove impaired drivers from the road while maintaining a fair and transparent process.
Motorists traveling through Worcester County late Saturday should expect brief delays and are urged to plan accordingly.
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