County police departments in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties are increasing their sobriety checkpoint patrols next week (Dec 10-16) as part of their annual “Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign”.  This campaign was highly successful last year, according to press releases and, more poignantly, calls to this office.

Unlike usual checkpoint campaigns, last year’s Holiday Enforcement checkpoints were often held at earlier hours, undoubtedly to catch drivers who may have had too much to drink at office holiday parties or happy hours.  Please be safe this holiday season and know when to say when…