Pickens County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Impaired Driving Checkpoints
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, will conduct checkpoints for impaired drivers on Monday evening along S.C. 11 at S.C. 8, S.C. 11 at S.C. 178, and S.C. 11 at S.C.…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 24, 2026 —
PICKENS COUNTY, SC – The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, announced plans to establish checkpoints aimed at identifying and apprehending impaired drivers. These checkpoints are scheduled to take place on Monday evening.
The law enforcement operations will be conducted at three specific locations along S.C. Highway 11. The identified sites include the intersections of S.C. 11 at S.C. Highway 8, S.C. 11 at S.C. Highway 178, and S.C. 11 at S.C. Highway 133.
These checkpoints are part of the annual “Hands Across the Border” campaign, an initiative designed to enhance public safety through coordinated law enforcement efforts across state lines. The campaign typically involves multiple agencies working together to address issues such as impaired driving.
Officials have not provided specific details regarding the duration of the checkpoints or the expected number of personnel involved. The primary objective of these operations is to deter impaired driving and ensure the safety of motorists on these roadways.
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