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JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – On Friday, September 25, the North Dakota Highway Patrol conducted a sobriety checkpoint in Stutsman County.

During the event 110 vehicles passed through the checkpoint with one driver being arrested for driving under the influence. The patrol continued with saturation patrols through Sunday morning. The saturation patrols resulted in one driver being arrested for impaired driving and another driver was arrested for drug charges.

The North Dakota Highway is committed to taking impaired drivers and drugs off North Dakota roadways.

Impaired driving and impaired driving related motor vehicle crashes are a major threat to the safety of those traveling on North Dakota’s roadways.

Sgt. Evan Savageau stated, “These enforcement efforts influence drivers to not drink and drive or at least plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home. Making the responsible choice saves not only your life but the lives of others on the road.”

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is committed to the Vision Zero strategy which aims to establish a culture of personal responsibility where motor vehicle fatalities and serious injuries are recognized as preventable.

The strategy encourages all motorists to take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others on the road by driving sober, wearing seatbelts, and driving distraction-free.