A Huntsville mother is sharing her daughter’s story to urge drivers to plan ahead before drinking and driving. As New Year’s Eve approaches, Huntsville police are dedicating DUI checkpoints in

The checkpoints honor the memory of Hannah Parton, who was killed by an impaired driver almost five years ago, as well as another unnamed woman, HPD said.

Drivers stopped at a checkpoint will need to show their driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force will conduct its final traffic safety checkpoint of the year on New Year's Eve. The checkpoint is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving and keep Huntsville roads safe throughout the year.

State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania during the New Year’s Holiday. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving.

Pennsylvania State Police in our area announced sobriety checkpoints and roving patrol operations will be conducted for the New Year holiday period.

Officers will be out in force to keep people safe as they ring in 2026. Last year, statewide DUI patrols over Christmas and New Year's Eve led to nearly 1,400 arrests.

New studies show more women are being arrested for DUIs while South Dakota ranks as one of the highest states for overall arrests.