Seasonal & Holidays
Memorial Day 2016 DUI Checkpoints in Connecticut: When and Where
CT State Police are reminding drivers to obey all laws this Memorial Day weekend 2016. Several sobriety checkpoints are planned.
In 2015, during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Connecticut State Police responded to 285 accidents — 49 with injuries and two fatalities.
Another 57 people were charged with drunk driving. State Police announced numerous extra roving patrols and DUI checkpoints, planned as a way of trying to keep motorists safe during this upcoming holiday weekend.
State Police say that if you see a suspected drunk driver, report it immediately by calling 911, as it is a true emergency.
Make Safety A Priority
State Troopers ask all drivers to utilize courteous driving skills, plan for traffic delays and make safety their top priority whenever they get behind the wheel, according to a news release. These actions will ensure safe travel to and from destinations.
Some safety tips — and laws — to remember: buckle up, obey speed limits, don’t follow too close, remove distractions while driving, stay off the cellphone, and never drink and drive.
“Connecticut drivers are asked to set an example for others by obeying all traffic laws," State Police said. "Together, State Troopers and state residents can keep Connecticut’s roadways safe for all."
Police Employing All Methods of Enforcement to Increase Safety
During this Memorial Day Weekend, Connecticut State Troopers said they will employ all methods of enforcement to increase highway safety. State Troopers will use laser units for speed enforcement, as well as marked and unmarked, non-traditional police vehicles to patrol highways and roadways, State Police said.
“Good driving skills, and patience, are essential to avoiding tragedies on Connecticut’s highways," State Police said in a statement. "The enforcement efforts of our Troopers — along with drivers who follow state law — are vital to maintaining danger-free roads for drivers and passengers.
When Increased Enforcement Will Begin
The Operation Combined Accident Reduction Effort holiday weekend began Thursday, May 26, 2016, and will continue until midnight Monday, May 30, 2016.
Connecticut State Troopers are joining all State Police agencies across the country, concentrating on enforcement of illegal cell phone use, DUI and safety belt laws during the entire holiday weekend.
2016 Memorial Day DUI Roving Patrols & Sobriety Checkpoints for CT
The patrol and checkpoint information is organized by area of the state, district or troop, date and location.
WESTERN
TROOP L
05/26/16
Roving Patrols - Route 8 Corridor between exit 37 in Watertown to exit 42 in Harwinton, Routes 6 & 64 in Woodbury, Routes 202 & 254 in Litchfield, Routes 7 & 341 in Kent, Routes 63 & 109 in Morris, Routes 45 & 47 in Washington, Routes 132 & 61 in Bethlehem, Route 4 in Burlington and Harwinton
05/27/16
Roving Patrols - Route 8 Corridor between exit 37 in Watertown to exit 42 in Harwinton, Routes 6 & 64 in Woodbury, Routes 202 & 254 in Litchfield, Routes 7 & 341 in Kent, Routes 63 & 109 in Morris, Routes 45 & 47 in Washington, Routes 132 & 61 in Bethlehem, Route 4 in Burlington and Harwinton
05/28/16
Roving Patrols - Route 8 Corridor between exit 37 in Watertown to exit 42 in Harwinton, Routes 6 & 64 in Woodbury, Routes 202 & 254 in Litchfield, Routes 7 & 341 in Kent, Routes 63 & 109 in Morris, Routes 45 & 47 in Washington, Routes 132 & 61 in Bethlehem, Route 4 in Burlington and Harwinton
05/28/16
DUI Sobriety Checkpoint -Waterbury Road near the intersection of Frost Bridge Road in town of Thomaston. This will be in conjunction with the Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Unit
05/29/16
Roving Patrols - Route 8 Corridor between exit 37 in Watertown to exit 42 in Harwinton, Routes 6 & 64 in Woodbury, Routes 202 & 254 in Litchfield, Routes 7 & 341 in Kent, Routes 63 & 109 in Morris, Routes 45 & 47 in Washington, Routes 132 & 61 in Bethlehem, Route 4 in Burlington and Harwinton
05/30/16
Roving Patrols - Route 8 Corridor between exit 37 in Watertown to exit 42 in Harwinton, Routes 6 & 64 in Woodbury, Routes 202 & 254 in Litchfield, Routes 7 & 341 in Kent, Routes 63 & 109 in Morris, Routes 45 & 47 in Washington, Routes 132 & 61 in Bethlehem, Route 4 in Burlington and Harwinton
TROOP G
05/26/16
Roving Patrols – Routes 8, 15 and 25 and Interstate 95 in Troop G patrol areas
05/27/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 8, 15 and 25 and Interstate 95 in Troop G patrol areas
05/28/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 8, 15 and 25 and Interstate 95 in Troop G patrol areas
TROOP A
05/27/16
Roving Patrols – Greater Waterbury within Troop A patrol areas
05/28/16
Roving Patrols - Greater Danbury and Waterbury within Troop A patrol areas
05/29/16
Roving Patrols - Greater Danbury within Troop A patrol areas
TROOP B
05/26/16
Roving Patrols – Route 8 Limited Access Highway and Route 4 in Towns of Torrington and Goshen
05/27/16
Roving Patrols – Route 8 Limited Access Highway and Route 44 in Towns of Winsted, Barkhamsted and New Hartford
05/28/16
Roving Patrols – Route 7 and Route 44 in Towns of North Canaan, Falls Village and Norfolk
05/29/16
Roving Patrols – Routes 44, 202, 219 in Towns of Torrington, New Hartford and Barkhamsted
CENTRAL
TROOP H
05/28/16
DUI Sobriety Checkpoint – Interstate 91in the area of the exit 48 on ramp in the Town of Enfield
TROOP I
05/26/16
Roving Patrols – Interstates 691 exits 8-11 within Troop I patrol area
05/27/16
Roving Patrols – Interstate 91 exit 10 within Troop I patrol area
05/28/16
Roving Patrols – Route 8 exit 12 within Troop I patrol area
05/29/16
Roving Patrols – Route 15, exit 63-65 within Troop I patrol area
TROOP F
05/27/16
Roving Patrols - Interstate 95 from Branford to Old Lyme, Route 9 from Old Saybrook to Middletown and Route 66 in Middletown
05/28/16
Roving Patrols - Interstate 95 from Branford to Old Lyme, Route 9 from Old Saybrook to Middletown and Route 66 in Middletown
05/29/16
Roving Patrols - Interstate 95 from Branford to Old Lyme, Route 9 from Old Saybrook to Middletown and Route 66 in Middletown
05/30/16
Roving Patrols - Interstate 95 from Branford to Old Lyme, Route 9 from Old Saybrook to Middletown and Route 66 in Middletown
EASTERN
TROOP C
05/27/16
Roving Patrols – Interstate 84 and Routes 30, 32, 44, 74, 83, 190, 195 in towns of Ashford, Ellington, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Union and Willington
05/27/16
DUI Sobriety Checkpoint - Route 83 at the Meadow Brook Plaza in town of Ellington. This will be in conjunction with the Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Unit
05/28/16
Roving Patrols – Interstate 84 and Routes 30, 32, 44, 74, 83, 190, 195 in towns of Ashford, Ellington, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Union and Willington
TROOP D
05/26/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 6, 12, 14, 44, 97, 169, 197, 198 and Interstate 395 in towns of Killingly, Brooklyn, Thompson, Woodstock, Chaplin, Hampton, Eastford, Sterling, Putnam and Pomfret
05/27/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 6, 12,14, 44, 97, 169, 197, 198 and Interstate 395 in towns of Killingly, Brooklyn, Thompson, Woodstock, Chaplin, Hampton, Eastford, Sterling, Putnam and Pomfret
05/28/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 6, 12,14, 44, 97, 169, 197, 198 and Interstate 395 in towns of Killingly , Brooklyn, Thompson, Woodstock, Chaplin, Hampton, Eastford, Sterling, Putnam and Pomfret
05/29/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 6, 12,14, 44, 97, 169, 197, 198 and Interstate 395 in towns of Killingly , Brooklyn, Thompson, Woodstock, Chaplin, Hampton, Eastford, Sterling, Putnam and Pomfret
05/30/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 6, 12,14, 44, 97, 169, 197, 198 and Interstate 395 in towns of Killingly , Brooklyn, Thompson, Woodstock, Chaplin, Hampton, Eastford, Sterling, Putnam and Pomfret
TROOP E
05/26/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 2, 2A, 12, 164, and 165, 214, Interstates 95 and 395 in East Lyme, Griswold, Groton, Lisbon, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Preston, Stonington, and Waterford
05/27/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 2, 2A, 12, 164, and 165, 214, Interstates 95 and 395 in East Lyme, Griswold, Groton, Lisbon, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Preston, Stonington, and Waterford
05/28/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 2, 2A, 12, 164, and 165, 214, Interstates 95 and 395 in East Lyme, Griswold, Groton, Lisbon, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Preston, Stonington, and Waterford
05/29/16
Roving Patrols - Routes 2, 2A, 12, 164, and 165, 214, Interstates 95 and 395 in East Lyme, Griswold, Groton, Lisbon, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Preston, Stonington, and Waterford
TROOP K
05/27/16
Roving Patrols - Route 2, 6, 11, 32, 66, 82, 85, 87, 149, 203, 207, 316 and 354 in the towns of Andover, Bolton, Bozrah, Colchester, Columbia, East Haddam, Franklin, Hebron, Marlborough, Salem, and Windham
05/28/16
Roving Patrols - Route 2, 6, 11, 32, 66, 82, 85, 87, 149, 203, 207, 316 and 354 in the towns of Andover, Bolton, Bozrah, Colchester, Columbia, East Haddam, Franklin, Hebron, Marlborough, Salem, and Windham
05/29/16
Roving Patrols - Route 2, 6, 11, 32, 66, 82, 85, 87, 149, 203, 207, 316 and 354 in the towns of Andover, Bolton, Bozrah, Colchester, Columbia, East Haddam, Franklin, Hebron, Marlborough, Salem, and Windham
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