Lehigh CountyPublished: Jan. 09, 2026, 12:11 p.m.
A DUI checkpoint is conducted in June 2018 in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania State Police at Fogelsville plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint between Friday and Sunday, Jan. 9-11, 2026, in Lehigh County to combat impaired driving.Sean Simmers File Photo | For PennLive.com
Pennsylvania State Police said troopers will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Lehigh County this weekend to combat impaired driving.
Troop M police at Fogelsville will run the enforcement detail between Friday and Sunday, according to a news release.
During the operation, troopers will systematically stop vehicles to observe drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment.
State police warned that motorists who attempt to avoid the checkpoint face severe criminal penalties. Under Pennsylvania law, fleeing a sobriety stop is a third-degree felony. A conviction can result in up to seven years in prison and fines of as much as $15,000.
The initiative aims to improve highway safety and reduce the frequency of alcohol-related crashes on local roads.
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