The Osceola County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 27 conducted a safety and DUI sobriety checkpoint from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and during the period deputies checked 1,522 cars, resulting in 356 violations, 273 citations and 23 arrests.

Of the 23 arrests, nine were for driving under the influence and the other arrests were for outstanding warrants, traffic and drug charges.

Motorists who approached the checkpoint saw informational signs advising them that a sobriety checkpoint was ahead. Once diverted into the checkpoint lane, deputies explained the purpose of the checkpoint and checked driver licenses.