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KHP 2026-H-01: KHP to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in Cherokee County

The Kansas Highway Patrol and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on April 25, 2026.

A sobriety checkpoint, intended to remove impaired drivers, will be set up in Cherokee County. “Removing an impaired driver from the road today means that a family gets home safely tomorrow,” said Master Trooper Dakota Smith.”

Sobriety checkpoints are aimed at reducing collision rates by identifying impaired drivers. The goal of this checkpoint is to encourage compliance with the alcohol related statutes of this state, by removing drivers from Kansas roadways that are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Each year, over 11,000 people are killed in alcohol-related traffic crashes, averaging one alcohol-related fatality every 44 minutes. These deaths constitute approximately 30% of the total traffic fatalities.

The proportion of fatal crashes that are alcohol related is about three times greater at night than during the day.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation from all citizens involved with the checkpoint.

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