The national campaign "Over the Limit, Under Arrest" runs through Labor Day weekend.

As a part of this campaign, police officers are out in full force every weekend leading up to Labor Day at various DUI checkpoints around Bowling Green.

It's what many believe is a good way of getting impaired drivers off the roadways.

"Drunk driving is something that we take very, very seriously, so any campaign or any type of efforts there are to remove impaired drivers off the roadway is really a good thing for our community," said Officer Barry Pruitt, BGPD Public Information Officer.

The first night of DUI checkpoints is proving successful after seven arrests are made by the Bowling Green Police Department and two by WKU Police.

All but one of those arrests were for DUI.

"I think the general community understands that it's very important because the police officers are there to protect the community," said Melissa Schoeck of Hilltop Counseling Services. "I think some people think it's a hassle and try to avoid it, but they are trying to protect the community."

Melissa Schoeck is certified to offer education and counseling to DUI offenders, which is required of them by law, and she says she has seen repeat offenders.

"Unfortunately. That bothers me a great deal because I believe that DUI's are 100-percent preventable," said Schoeck. "When a person learns all of the negative consequences that are associated with a DUI, it sticks in them a little closer."

And along with Schoeck, even some who have seen DUI checkpoints before believe they are important and not a hassle.

"It was really quick," said Samantha White, a WKU student.

"We just handed him our stuff and he let us go," said Whitney Frey, a WKU Student.

"I don't know how most people feel, but I know that I'm okay with it," said Christopher Coleman, a WKU Academy student. "I don't mind stopping."

And as a reminder, the checkpoints will be set up on Friday and Saturday nights through Labor Day weekend from 11 pm to 3 am.