LAPLACE — St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s deputies will conduct a DWI Checkpoint sometime this week at an undisclosed location in St. John Parish, authorities announced Monday.

The checkpoint will be manned by deputies as an ongoing effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways.

Exact date and times will be announced on the day of the checkpoint, Sheriff Mike Tregre said.

“The consequences of drinking and driving can be costly, no matter how many drinks you have consumed,” he said. “The task of stopping impaired drivers is a joint effort of law enforcement agencies and the public. By never allowing an impaired driver to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and reporting dangerous drivers to law enforcement, the public can play an important role in the reduction of crashes caused by impaired drivers.”

Tregre said driving while impaired or distracted or not wearing a seat belt leads to serious injuries and deaths every day across the state — “Making the responsible decision can mean the difference between life and death,” he added.