Abstract
Studies have shown sobriety checkpoints to be an effective deterrent to drunk driving and their use has been approved by the U.S. Supreme Court. However, some law enforcement agencies have been reluctant to adopt them and others use sobriety checkpoints only infrequently. Articles written by police officials and interviews with law enforcement personnel reveal several reasons why some officers view sobriety checkpoints with scepticism. In this brochure, these views are summarized along with counterarguments that can be offered to encourage greater use of sobriety checkpoints as effective strategies designed to reduce death and injury associated with impaired driving. (A)