FHP To Conduct Highway 29 Checkpoint Tonight

July 9, 2010

The Florida Highway Patrol will conduct a safety checkpoint tonight and early Saturday morning on Highway 29 near Broad Street.

“he “Comprehensive Roadside Safety Checkpoint” will take place between 10:00 p.m. Friday and 3:00 a.m. Saturday. There will be approximately 25 uniformed officers participating, as well as support personnel from the Emerald Coast MADD Chapter.

During the operation, vehicles will be stopped to check for driver impairment. Should impairment be detected, roadside sobriety testing will be performed on site. Warning devices will be placed in strategic locations for the safety and protection of the public, according to the FHP.

Broad Street intersects Highway 29 just north of I-10.

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One Response to “FHP To Conduct Highway 29 Checkpoint Tonight”

  1. mary on July 9th, 2010 3:49 pm

    Hope Escambia’s Finest gets a bunch!!!!