NHP to conduct sobriety checkpoint Saturday in the greater Reno area
The Nevada Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in the greater Reno area beginning Saturday evening. The checkpoint is from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Each and every year, motorists across Nevada are killed in crashes caused by impaired drivers. Impaired driving is not just alcohol; it is anything that impairs your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Impaired driving not only puts your life and the lives of others in danger, but the cost of driving under the influence is extremely high. Drivers that are driving impaired can expect the average cost of a DUI to exceed $10,000 with legal fees, court fines, and higher insurance rates, along with jail time, DUI classes, and license suspensions.
The intent of this checkpoint is to encourage sober designated drivers and remove impaired motorists from our roadways.
Decide before you go out whether you plan to drink or drive. You cannot do both. Designate a sober driver, take public transportation, or a car service like Uber or Lyft.