EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- New Mexico State Police is bringing awareness of impaired driving with sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout September.
According to a news release by NMSP, deputies will also be conducting registration, insurance and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties.
"These checkpoints are helping to change society's attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drive impaired," NMSP said.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division is providing overtime grant funding to local law enforcement agencies for "traffic safety enforcement, training, education and equipment in high-risks areas statewide," according to the department.
NMSP said the partnership with NMDOT strengthens efforts to enhance road safety and lessen impaired driving in communities, creating safer roads for all.
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