Drunk Driving DUI Law

DOVER, Del.- State highway safety officials have scheduled three sobriety checkpoints and 214 DUI saturation patrols in Delaware beginning Friday, Aug. 29 and running through Labor Day, Sept. 1.

The state Office of Highway Safety said the enforcement activities will supplement what is expected to be an already heightened police presence from state and municipal police agencies for the holiday weekend.  After a deadly couple of weeks on Delaware roadways, particularly for pedestrians and motorcyclists, OHS officials say they hope the additional patrols will prevent further needless loss of life.

“The rash of fatal traffic crashes which has occurred over the last two weeks is nothing short of tragic,” said Tricia Roberts, OHS director.  “Unfortunately crashes are often preventable, so we are asking motorists to slow down, not to drive or ride impaired, and to always buckle up.  We also ask pedestrians to follow basic safety rules when crossing Delaware roads. We will have police on the lookout to arrest anyone who chooses to ignore or violate state laws and put themselves or others in danger.”

The following sobriety checkpoints are scheduled for the Labor Day weekend:

Friday, Aug. 29

• Wilmington (New Castle County DUI Task Force)

• Delaware beach area (Delaware State Police Troop 7)

Saturday, Aug. 30

• Dover area  (Delaware State Police Troop 3)

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