DUI Checkpoint Planned May 26 In Montgomery County

ROCKVILLE, MD — The three-day Memorial Day weekend typically includes many celebrations where people choose to drink alcohol, but it's essential to have a sober driver. Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack will operate a DUI checkpoint on Friday night, May 26, in Montgomery County.

The Rockville Barrack will also perform saturation patrols throughout the weekend to get drunk and impaired drivers off the road.

Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland Transportation Authority Police will all take part in the sobriety checkpoint. The exact location of the checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance; it will begin about 10 p.m.

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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Reminders for Drivers

Authorities remind drivers not to use their cell phones while driving. If you must make a call or text, pull onto the shoulder or exit the road, stop your vehicle and then use your phone.

Additionally, the State of Maryland has a “Move It Over Law,” which means drivers approaching an emergency vehicle or tow truck from the rear must:

• If practicable, move into an available lane away from the emergency vehicle or tow truck with due regard for safety and traffic conditions; or
• If the driver is unable to safely change lanes, then they must slow to a reasonable and prudent speed that is safe for existing weather, road, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic conditions.

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