Crime & Safety

Sobriety Checkpoint in Howard County This Week

Police will be checking for intoxicated drivers, seat belt usage and child safety seats.

The Howard County Police are giving drivers warning: buckle up and drive sober—they’ll be watching.

This week, the police department will be conducting one of its regular sobriety checkpoints at an undisclosed location.

Drivers will have to stop at the checkpoint, which will be marked with signs and lights and staffed by officers in uniform. 

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At the checkpoint, police will check drivers to ensure they are sober, wearing safety belts and using child safety seats properly.

Police in Howard County determined that alcohol was a factor in six of 13 fatal collisions last year. In 2010, police arrested nearly 1,650 people for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence.

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According to a statement released by police, August is “historically the deadliest month for traffic crashes on Maryland roadways" with more traffic-related deaths in August between 2001 and 2010 than any other single month.


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