State of Delaware
09/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/13/2024 13:01
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Checkpoint Enforcement Results
DOVER, Del. (September 13, 2024) - The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 6, 2024, in the Milford area from 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Checkpoint Results:
| Total cars through checkpoint: | 340 |
| DUI arrests: | 4 |
| Seatbelt assessments: | 1 |
| Cell phone/distracted: | 0 |
| Child restraint arrests: | 0 |
| Wanted person apprehensions: | 1 |
| Drug arrests: | 1 |
| Other traffic arrests: | 5 |
| Other criminal arrests: | 0 |
The results of this checkpoint proved it to be a successful enforcement with a total of 4 DUI arrests. Driving under the influence of any substance is dangerous and illegal. Be responsible and make a plan to get a safe and sober ride home. One simple choice can help save lives and avoid the consequences of a DUI.
"The Delaware Office of Highway Safety thanks State Police and local law enforcement partners for assisting during the operation of the checkpoint. Their commitment to improving the safety of Delawareans truly makes a difference and positively impacts the community" - Sharon Bryson, Director, Delaware Office of Highway Safety.
About the Delaware Office of Highway Safety
The Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is committed to improving the safety of Delaware's motoring public by focusing on behavioral traffic safety issues, such as impaired driving, seat belt use, speeding, child passenger safety, pedestrian and bicycle safety, motorcycle safety, and teen driving issues. FAQs can be found at ArriveAliveDE.com. Follow OHS on the Delaware Office of Highway Safety website,Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
Media Contact:
Delaware Office Of Highway Safety
Meghan Niddrie
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