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Police conducting DUI checkpoints for St. Patrick's Day

Posted at 7:35 AM, Mar 15, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-15 12:59:54-04

INDIANAPOLIS -- Local police agencies will conduct DUI checkpoints across Marion County for St. Patrick's Day.

According to a release, the checkpoints will begin at 6 p.m.

If you will be drinking for St. Patrick's Day, have a designated driver, or use a ride-sharing service like Lyft or Uber.

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The following agencies are participating in the checkpoints:
  • Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
  • Indiana State Police
  • Speedway Police Department
  • Cumberland Police Department
  • Lawrence Police Department
  • Beech Grove Police Department

The checkpoints are paid for by a grant from the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving.

Officials do not release the exact locations of the checkpoints.

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