There Are 2 DWI Checkpoints In Monmouth County Memorial Day Weekend

FREEHOLD, NJ — As we all get ready for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force will hold two DWI checkpoints this weekend:

The first will be Friday, May 24, in Freehold Township, on Rt. 9. From 10 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday, all northbound vehicles will be diverted into Juniper Plaza. All drivers will be checked for sobriety.

The second checkpoint will be Saturday, May 25, in Neptune City. From 10 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday, all northbound vehicles on Rt. 35 will be diverted into the Sunoco gas station on Steiner Avenue. All drivers will be checked for sobriety.

"Unfortunately, Memorial Day weekend routinely sees an increase in the numbers of drivers arrested for driving while impaired, due to alcohol or drugs," said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider, who is also the Monmouth County DWI Task Force Coordinator. "Our hope is everyone enjoys the holiday weekend responsibly, without having a festive weekend turn tragic."

During both checkpoints, police officers from each local town will work alongside Task Force members to screen drivers for their sobriety.