Drunk Driving Crackdown Over Memorial Day Weekend In Solon

SOLON, OH — Solon Police have released more information on their planned impaired driving checkpoint. The checkpoint will be setup in the vicinity of Aurora Road on May 25. Police said the operation would be conducted in the business district.

The police department will also be looking to crack down on drunk, or otherwise impaired, drivers during the holiday weekend. “We want the public to know that we will be out there for the benefit of the motoring public and pedestrians, working to make our roadways safe,” explains Ptl. Roy Cunningham.

There were 11,928 alcohol-related crashes on Ohio roadways last year. Those crashes led to 314 fatalities and 6,866 injuries.

"Because impaired driving accounts for so many of our region's traffic safety deaths, it is imperative that we find ways to keep impaired drivers off the roadways and to convince those who've been drinking not to get behind the wheel in the first place," notes Cunningham.

The Solon Police Department said residents should make smart choices if they are going to be drinking:

• designate a driver
• call a cab
• stay at your home or a hotel
• call a friend or family member

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