Codington County Sobriety Checkpoints Planned for November 2026

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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints across 15 counties, including Codington County, throughout November.

According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the enforcement effort is designed to reduce impaired driving and improve roadway safety. The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety funds the checkpoints, and the Highway Patrol will carry them out in coordination with local law enforcement agencies.

Counties Scheduled for November Checkpoints

In addition to Codington County, November sobriety checkpoints are planned for the following counties:

· Beadle

· Brule

· Custer

· Edmunds

· Hanson

· Hughes

· Jones

· Lawrence

· Lincoln

· Minnehaha

· Moody

· Pennington

· Roberts

· Union

Map of South Dakota counties for November 2026 sobriety checkpoints, with selected counties shaded pink and labeled by name.

Safe Driving Reminders for Motorists

State officials remind motorists to make responsible choices and avoid driving after drinking alcohol, regardless of whether a checkpoint is scheduled in their area. Drivers who plan to consume alcohol are encouraged to arrange for a designated sober driver or utilize public or commercial transportation.

Both the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and the South Dakota Highway Patrol operate as agencies within the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.