Police: Sobriety Checkpoint in Howard County This Weekend

Lights, signs and uniformed officers will greet drivers at a sobriety checkpoint in Howard County this weekend, police announced Tuesday.

The Howard County Police Department said that the checkpoint is one of several conducted throughout the year to promote awareness and reduce drunk and drugged drivers on the roads.

Approximately 27 percent of fatal crashes in Howard County were related to alcohol in 2013, according to police, who arrested 1,165 drivers for driving under the influence that year.

Traffic-related fatalities tend to rise between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, which is also one of the busiest times on roads across the country, according to police, who said traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for Maryland residents.

Police recommend the following measures to stay safe on the roads:

• Drive sober
• Obey the speed limit
• Wear a seatbelt
• Eliminate distractions
• Call 911 if you see impaired driver

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