The Memphis Police Department will conduct Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoints on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Checkpoints will be held at:

• Lamar Avenue near Central Avenue
• Union Avenue near East Street

Impaired driving is a serious crime that claims more than 16,000 lives and injures approximately 305,000 people each year in the United States.

To help keep our roads safe, Memphis Police officers will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, evaluating drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Officers will also address any other observed violations to ensure the safety of all motorists.

The Memphis Police Department recognizes sobriety checkpoints as a highly visible and effective tool in reducing impaired driving and promoting public safety.

This operation is federally funded through a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.