Road checkpoints in Rock Hill region for New Year’s Eve, SC Highway Patrol says
South Carolina state police are planning to have checkpoints on Rock Hill region roads Wednesday into Thursday as people ring in 2026 starting on New Year’s Eve.
The places for the checkpoints will not be released in advance.
Drivers in York and Lancaster counties can expect to see S.C. Highway Patrol checkpoints in the evening through overnight hours, said Master Trooper Hannah Davidson. The highway patrol is seeking to eliminate DUI and impaired driving, and urges anyone out for social events who is drinking alcohol to use a designated driver, ride-sharing or some other way to get around and home.
Troopers will have plenty of company, as the sheriff’s offices in both York and Lancaster counties will have an increased presence on the busy holiday night into the morning.
The cooperative effort is common: In September, police agencies from around York County worked on a three-day speed and DUI enforcement campaign
In York County Wednesday night, deputies will have stepped-up patrols aiming for safe roads, said sheriff’s office spokesman Trent Faris.
The Rock Hill Police Department also will have extra patrol officers working, said Lt. Michael Chavis.
