FMPD to conduct DUI checkpoint this weekend

Dec 1, 2009 1 min read

The Fort Myers Police Department will be utilizing additional officers to patrol the city streets looking for intoxicated drivers. The DUI traffic enforcement will take place sometime this weekend beginning Friday, Dec. 4.

The focus of the enhanced patrols is to educate the public on the dangers of drunk driving, reduce the likelihood impaired drivers will operate vehicles and remove impaired drivers from area roads

This and other increased patrol operations are scheduled as part of the Fort Myers Police Department’s strategic plan and on-going efforts to make the roadways safer and to remove intoxicated drivers from local roadways.