The checkpoints will / may be operational during the period of Oct. 17 through Dec. 31.
Chief Christopher Chew and the Evesham Police Department have announced the department’s intention to use the full effects of roadside checkpoints this fall/winter season in the enforcement of intoxicated/impaired drivers.
Evesham Police categorize Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) as a “very serious violation of State law” and Evesham Police say the crime is taken seriously by the entire department.
Regarding the checkpoints, police officers from the department will utilize appropriate traffic control devices to facilitate roadside checks in accordance with departmental policy and law.
Motorists traveling on the selected roadway(s) will be asked to slow down and even stop during the course of a checkpoint. Police will make every effort to limit traffic delays. Motorists are asked to be patient and cooperate with such proactive measures in a “police-public partnership” on making local roadways safer for all. Police say their ultiamte goal is to prevent motorists from driving while intoxicated.
Drunk Driving Enforcement Funds collected provided by the Township of Evesham and the State of New Jersey will be used to fund the DWI enforcement efforts.
The aforementioned checkpoints will / may be operational during the period of Oct. 17 through Dec. 31.
The exact locations, dates, and times will not be revealed at this time. However, potential areas of operation will be major roadways and/or thoroughfares (State/County/Municipal) that pass through the township.
More specifically, roadways such as State Highway 73, State Highway 70, Maple Avenue, Greentree Road, Evesboro-Medford Road., Main Street and or Marlton Parkway will be utilized.
All checkpoints will be highly visible at the time of execution. A letter of request and justification specifically indicating the exact location(s), date(s), and time(s) will be on file with the Evesham Police Department’s chief.
Concerned citizens are always encouraged to report erratic, aggressive and/or DWI driving to law enforcement authorities.
