"MADD is proud to work with the OHSO on the upcoming sobriety checkpoint, and we are grateful for their efforts to catch drunk drivers and deter those who might need a reminder to never drink and drive," said victim advocate volunteer Melissa Brandon with MADD Oklahoma.

"Research shows that checkpoints are effective in lowering drunk driving deaths by 20 percent, and we know from our law enforcement partners that this lifesaving drunk driving countermeasure also works to stop drivers who are impaired by other drugs. The message these checkpoints sends is clear: if you drive impaired, you will get caught. Publicizing these events also serves as a reminder to anyone whose plans include alcohol to always plan for a non-drinking driver to get you home safely."

Everyone is highly encouraged to find a safe ride by calling a sober driver, using a cab, Uber, Lyft or any other ride-share service. Better yet, have a designated driver. Have fun and enjoy life, but do not, under any circumstances, drive while impaired by alcohol or any other substance. The cost is too high. Let’s ENDUI.

The ENDUI enforcement team coordinates multi-jurisdictional events on a regular basis, including sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. These efforts are needed to impact Oklahoma’s impaired driving problem across the state. The locations of these activities are driven by data from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and by local request.

The ENDUI Oklahoma program is a program of the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and is funded through impaired driving grants from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.