DUI Checkpoint Is Planned In October: Harford County Sheriff

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A sobriety checkpoint is planned in Harford County for mid-October, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

Aimed at identifying those driving while intoxicated (DUI), the checkpoint is slated for Saturday, Oct. 17. It will take place in the evening, according to the sheriff's office.

The location of the checkpoint was not disclosed.

By law, authorities have to announce the sobriety checkpoint in advance.

In a Supreme Court case about the 4th and 14th Amendments, the court ruled that citizens' rights against unlawful search and seizure are not violated if checkpoints are publicized in advance.

Those who plan on drinking should designate a sober driver or get the Safer Ride app. Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the app pulls up area taxi services.

Here are some numbers for local cabs:

• Victory Cab in Aberdeen: 410-838-5700
• ABC Taxi in Aberdeen: 410-272-0272
• Montville Taxi in Havre de Grace: 410-939-0900
• We Got Cha Taxi in Aberdeen: 410-937-7917

In Maryland, the legal blood alcohol limit is .08.