Crime & Safety
Montgomery Co. Sobriety Checkpoint Set for May 14 (ICYMI)
Montgomery County Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday at an undisclosed location. The checks should begin at 11 p.m.
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A drunk-driving checkpoint will operate on Saturday night, May 14, in Montgomery County, says the Montgomery County Police Department.
Authorities say the checkpoint is a tool to fight impaired driving on Montgomery County roads and curb underage drinking.
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No location for the checkpoint has been released. It is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m.
The checkpoint times are approximate and the checkpoint will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
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Police urge anyone who will be drinking alcohol Saturday night to choose a sober driver.
The penalties for a DUI or DWI in Maryland consist of potential jail time, fines, and a minimum of a 6-month license suspension.
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