The Tennessee Highway Patrol will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment during sobriety checkpoints in Lincoln County on three dates in May.

The 8 p.m. May 1 checkpoint will be at the 15.7 mile marker on U.S. Highway 64 (Wilson Parkway). The next checkpoint will be held at 8 p.m. on May 8 at the 15.8 mile marker on State Route 50.

On May 29 at 8 p.m. the sobriety checkpoint will also be on State Route 50 at mile marker 15.8.

Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the protection of all motorists. The THP recognizes sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and an effective tool in the battle against impaired driving.

In compliance with a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling for all law enforcement to notify the public of when and where a roadblock will be held, the THP is advising all motorists of the upcoming checkpoints. The courts require proof roadblocks are conducted in the best interest of overall public safety. THP’s checkpoint times and locations are strategically selected through crash and crime data collection to maximize the overall effectiveness and efficiency.