From Maryland State Police:
On Friday, March 16, 2018, the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack will begin their St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement by directing a sobriety checkpoint in Harford County. The JFK Highway Barrack, Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Aberdeen Police Department, Havre De Grace Police Department, and the Maryland Transportation Authority will also be participating in the checkpoint. The goal will be to locate impaired drivers and to promote public awareness of the dangers of driving impaired . There will also be additional patrols throughout the weekend seeking motorists driving under the influence.
As you prepare to drive home from St. Patrick’s Day festivities, keep in mind that impairment by alcohol or drugs can be deadly.
The cost of a safe ride home is cheap. Download NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app available for Android and Apple devices. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspensions and other expenses that can exceed $10,000.
Awesome! Another opportunity for revenue!
Average DWI costs $10,000 Just use that beautiful tax break you got.
park outside of loonies tonight and you’ll clean up
I have never once been helped by a State Policeman. Only see them writing tickets to get money.
$$$$$ is all they care about.
Sorry you had a bad experience. I broke down on the side of 68 and my cell phone battery was dead. They pulled over and called me a tow truck.
Money and glory is all any cop in Harford county cares about. Oh no? They harass citizens for their own good…lol
Ok Donald you whatever you say.
I wonder if Sheriff Gahler will be there selling raffle tickets for the AR15 as a political fundraiser?
Don’t drink & Drive..period, regardless this will happen. Your choice..it’s the law. Be thankful they are keeping potential killers off the road. Drink responsibly, have a good time and go home alive..
The cost of a safe ride home is cheap. Download NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app available for Android and Apple devices. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspensions and other expenses that can exceed $10,000
Why is there so much anger about the police wanting to keep stupid drunks off the road? Take a taxi, take a ride sharing but for God’s sakes, don’t get behind the wheel after drinking booze since 7am! How could anyone be opposed to this?
How much revenue was harvested this weekend?
How many drivers were unnecessarily delayed?
These two were unnecessarily delayed. I bet at least one of them wouldn’t have minded trading their situation for a quick stop at a checkpoint.
http://www.daggerpress.com/2018/03/17/fallston-crash-closes-rt-1-driver-charged-dui/