The Mahoning County OVI Task Force has announced they will conduct two OVI checkpoints Friday night in Austintown.

The first checkpoint will be at 4545 New Road, from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

A second checkpoint will be held from 12:30 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. at 483 N Canfield Niles Road.

Additionally, officers from participating agencies of the Mahoning County OVI Task Force will conduct saturation patrols throughout the weekend.

OVI checkpoints, funded by federal grant funds, are planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

Warning signs must be posted at checkpoint locations to notify drivers as they approach, and law enforcement agencies are required to announce the date, time and, and location of an OVI checkpoint.