South Brunswick Rt. 1 DWI Check This Saturday

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick police rarely do DWI checks, but they will be doing one this Saturday, May 4, on Rt. 1.

The checkpoint will be in an unnamed location on Rt. 1. They also did not give a time. It is being held in coordination with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s office. South Brunswick police said Saturday night is only the beginning, as they will increase drunk driving patrols as prom and graduation season picks up over the next five weeks.

“The checkpoint is part of our ongoing efforts to make our roads safer and reduce crashes attributed to driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs," said South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka. "We believe by raising awareness of our efforts and educating the public of the dangers we can reduce impaired driving.”

In the first four months of 2019, 32 people were arrested for driving while impaired and eight motor vehicle crashes have been attributed to impaired driving in South Brunswick Twp., police said.

Police will be looking for signs of impairment due to alcohol or drugs on Saturday.

If you are arrested for DUI and it is your first offense, the penalties will include a driver’s license suspension of 3 to 12 months; fines and fees of approximately $750 to $1,000; up to 30 days in jail; up to 48 hours of driver instruction at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) and a $1,000 per year surcharge for three years.