<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2iTQHP_1H4NO4h400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2iTQHP_1H4NO4h400" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure>FRANKLIN COUNTY, VT — Vermont State Police will conduct safety and sobriety checkpoints throughout Franklin County between Nov. 20 and Dec. 31.The St. Albans Barracks will partner with local, county and other state law enforcement agencies for the operation, according to Sgt. Andrew Underwood.As of Nov. 10, Vermont has seen 44 fatal crashes resulting in 48 fatalities this year.Impairment has been a contributing factor in 59% of the crashes.Unrestrained or improperly restrained drivers have been a factor in 53% of the fatal crashes.The checkpoints aim to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes by identifying and arresting impaired motorists and promoting seat belt and child restraint use.Troopers will also patrol high traffic and high crash areas to enforce motor vehicle laws concerning impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, speeding and seat belt use.Police remind motorists to avoid operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to use a sober driver and to wear seat belts.</div></body>

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FRANKLIN COUNTY, VT — Vermont State Police will conduct safety and sobriety checkpoints throughout Franklin County between Nov. 20 and Dec. 31. The St. Albans Barracks will partner with local, county and other state law enforcement agencies for the operation, according to Sgt. Andrew Underwood. As of Nov. 10,...

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FRANKLIN COUNTY, VT — Vermont State Police will conduct safety and sobriety checkpoints throughout Franklin County between Nov. 20 and Dec. 31. The St. Alb

Safety checkpoints planned in Franklin County

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