Memorial Day 2016 DUI Checkpoints in Connecticut: When and Where

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 will begin on 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

05/30/16

• 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

CENTRAL: TROOP F

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 D

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

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