OVI checkpoint happening in Monroe tonight

Apr. 22—The Butler County OVI Task Force has announced it will conduct a checkpoint today, April 22.

The location will be at Ohio 4 and 6262 Hamilton Mason Road. This is the location of the Monroe Fire Dept. The checkpoint will be from 7-10 p.m.

OVI checkpoints are designed to deter and intercept impaired drivers. Members of law enforcement set up cones and barricades to stop vehicles passing through designated checkpoint areas.

Drivers will be asked to show identification and may be asked to take field sobriety tests.

It is required by law that the sites of OVI checkpoints must be made public in advance.