The Shreveport Police Department announced it will conduct a DWI sobriety checkpoint in south Shreveport on Friday, Dec. 5, beginning at 10 p.m. and continuing into the early morning hours of Dec. 6.

According to the department, the operation will follow all Louisiana Highway Safety Commission guidelines as part of ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety and reduce impaired driving incidents.

Officials urged residents to plan ahead if they intend to drink by designating a sober driver, using a cab or rideshare service, or making transportation arrangements before going out. Police encouraged the public to act responsibly to help ensure a safe weekend in Shreveport.