Portsmouth Drunk-Driving Checkpoint This Week

PORTSMOUTH, NH — A drunk-driving checkpoint will be held somewhere in Portsmouth this week, police announced Monday. The date and location were not divulged, per usual police policy. The checkpoint was approved by a Rockingham County Superior Court judge.

"Sobriety Checkpoints have had proven success in the apprehension of drunk drivers in Portsmouth ... and elsewhere," Portsmouth police Chief Robert Merner said in a statement. "We are confident that these upcoming checkpoints will be no exception."

The checkpoints are support by Mothers Against Drunk Driving's New Hampshire chapter.

Merner added, "Motorists are forewarned that we will make every effort to apprehend drunk drivers and ask that patrons of bars and restaurants in the Seacoast make the right choice: use designated drivers, cabs or call a friend; when you drink and drive you risk your life and put others’ lives in danger."

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