OWI Checkpoint

If something good might come out of this pandemic, could it be that DUI-related crashes are reduced this holiday season?

They are asking for the public's patience while they conduct the checkpoint.

Six people were given breathalyzer tests.

The checkpoint will be held between 9pm and 3am somewhere within the city limits of Abbeville.

Driving while under the influence can lead to serious injury or death along with costly fees and having to spend time in jail.

Being arrested as an impaired driver can be extremely costly between the fines and the jail time.

Fines and jail time can be very costly if you are arrested for an OWI.

The department notes that the checkpoint will be somewhere within the incorporated limits of Lafayette.

Impaired driving can be deadly and costly.

Being busted for OWI can be a costly experience.

Besides going to jail, getting arrested for OWI can be very costly, not only in terms of the lives that can be lost, but the financial burden of having to go to court.

The checkpoint will be somewhere within the city limits of Lafayette.

Police remind you to always designate a driver if you plan to drink.

Not designating a driver can end up costing you a lot of money, and you could go to jail.

Police remind drivers to always designate a driver, because if you don't, if you could mean costly fines and jail time.

The Police Department reminds drivers they respond with zero tolerance to all impaired drivers.

Police remind drivers, if you are planning to drink, you need to designate a driver.

Lafayette Police will be conducting an OWI Checkpoint Friday night.

Spokesman Cpl. Paul Mouton says it'll happen somewhere within the incorporated limits of Lafayette between the hours of 9 pm and 3 am.

Deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office will continue their efforts to combat impaired driving on Friday night by conducting a DWI checkpoint.