Crime & Safety

Sobriety Checkpoints Target Drunk Drivers Saturday Night: ICYMI

Montgomery County Police will conduct sobriety checks July 18-19.

Line up a designated driver if you plan to go out for drinks tonight.

The Montgomery County Police Department will hold a sobriety checkpoint from 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, to 3 a.m. Sunday, July 19.

The exact location of the checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance. The times of the checkpoint are approximate and the checkpoint can be cancelled if there is inclement weather.

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Police say the checks are part of the department’s ongoing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking.

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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