The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s
Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint during the evening of December
13, 2017, in central St. Mary’s County. Sobriety
checkpoints are a tool utilized in the battle against impaired driving.
Impaired driving is a serious
crime that kills three people every two hours, according to the United States
Department of Transportation. During the
checkpoint, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office will be evaluating drivers for
signs of alcohol and drug impairment; following the sobriety checkpoint, a
saturation patrol is planned countywide.
The goal of the saturation patrol is to enforce traffic laws, stop
violators, and ensure safe roadways this holiday season.
