THP Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Week of July 11 on Highway 25 in Sumner County
SUMNER COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a “Sobriety Checkpoint” during the week of July 11, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM on State Highway 25 near Barry Lane in Sumner County. MAP Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle, ensuring the protection of all motorists. The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.
Important: DUI checkpoints are primarily conducted to detect impaired drivers. However, law enforcement officers may also check identification. In certain situations, such as unresolved warrants or legal issues (including immigration holds), this could lead to further investigation or contact with federal authorities.
Why do police advertise checkpoints ahead of time?
Because of the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures; however, sobriety checkpoints are not prohibited by the Fourth Amendment (if police advertise them in advance. There are even Apps that display police checkpoints on a map by using GPS and self-reporting by other users, similar to what Google Maps does with its traffic congestion feature. In fact, if a police checkpoint causes any kind of backup up it will likely appear as congestion on Google Maps automatically.
The standard protocol at a police checkpoint is to collect the person’s name and ID, which are run through databases for outstanding warrants. If you don’t have a valid license, you will likely be cited.
If stopped at a sobriety check, police may also determine that there is “probable cause” to search a vehicle. That could lead to finding illegal drugs or weapons.
