Crime & Safety
Sobriety Checkpoint Targets Drunk Drivers Thursday Night
If you plan to drink alcohol while cheering on the Capitals in Game 5 Thursday night, make sure to have a sober ride home.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — If you plan to drink alcohol while cheering on the Capitals in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Thursday night, make sure to have a sober ride home. The Montgomery County Police Department is conducting a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in the county.
The exact location of the checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance, police said. The checkpoint will begin at about 9 p.m.
This enforcement is a component of the Department’s continuing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking.
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The penalties for a DUI or DWI in Maryland consist of potential jail time, fines and a minimum of a 6-month license suspension.
The Montgomery County Police Department reminds motorists to have a plan, drive responsibly, and choose a sober driver.
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