Thanksgiving 2019 DUI Checkpoints In Connecticut: When And Where

CONNECTICUT — More people travel on Thanksgiving than any other holiday and in an effort to try and keep roads safe in Connecticut, State Police have announced a lengthy list of roving DUI patrols and planned checkpoints.

State Police say extra troopers will be added to the roads beginning at midnight on Wednesday and continuing through midnight Sunday, Dec. 1.

"Across the state, Troopers will patrol roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on aggressive drivers, unsafe drivers and drunk drivers. All of these violations are causes of motor vehicle crashes in Connecticut and Troopers are dedicated to preventive enforcement in order to avoid wrecks," State Police said. You can also expect to see additional troopers stationed at Bradley International Airport too.

"Connecticut residents are asked to be a part of the public safety solution by obeying traffic laws: don’t follow too closely to cars around you, buckle up, drive the speed limit, stay off your cell phone while driving. If you plan to consume alcohol, please do not drive; designate a driver for everyone’s safety," State Police said.

“We rely on the motoring public to obey all traffic laws and to be an extra set of eyes and ears on Connecticut roads,” said Colonel Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the State Police.

State Police said that if you see a suspected drunk driver or a suspected reckless driver, please call 911, as "this is a true emergency."

In 2018, two fatal accidents were reported in Connecticut during Thanksgiving weekend and 25 DUI arrests were made. More than 570 accidents were reported during the holiday weekend.

Here's a look at where the roving DUI patrols are planned along with where the DUI Checkpoints will be held.

Troop B

Nov. 27, 28, 29, 30, Dec. 1: 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Roving DUI patrols are planned each day in the area of Route 44 and surrounding roads, New Hartford to Route 8, Winsted.

Troop C

Nov. 29 and 30: 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Roving DUI patrols are planned both days in the Troop C patrol area, which is based out of Tolland.

Troop D

Nov. 27 and Nov. 30: 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. both days. Roving DUI patrols are planned both days in the Troop D patrol area, which is based out of Danielson.

Troop E

Nov. 27, 28, 29, 30, and Dec. 1: 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Roving DUI patrols are planned each day in the Troop E patrol area, which is based out of Montville. *A DUI Checkpoint is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Nov. 29 at Wheeler High School in North Stonington.

Troop G

Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1: 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Roving DUI patrols are planned each day in the Troop G patrol area, which is based out of Bridgeport. *A DUI checkpoint will be held 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 27 at I-95 Exit 8 in Stamford.

Troop H

*DUI checkpoint is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Nov. 30 at I-84, Exit 62 entrance ramp in Manchester.

Troop K

Nov. 27 and Nov. 30: 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Roving DUI patrols are planned in the Troop K patrol area, which is based out of Colchester.