Posts tagged with “dui”
- Don’t Depend on the Luck o’ the Irish to Get You Out of a DUITomorrow Saturday March 16th the New Castle County DUI Task Force will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in Wilmington and 13 other municipal police departments will be conducting DUI patrols to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day festivities across the state.March 15, 2013
- DUI Enforcement Set for Superbowl SundaySuper Bowl a.k.a. “Harbowl” will be one of the biggest sporting events in 2013. While, many will be watching the game to see which coach Harbaugh can bring home the trophy, Delaware law enforcement officers will be watching the roads ensuring impaired drivers don’t ruin your Super Bowl celebrations.February 1, 2013
- DUI Enforcement & Traffic Fatality End of Year Wrap UpDelaware Highway Safety officials are reporting that preliminary end of year total traffic fatalities have increased by 12% from 2011. While these are preliminary figures, there were 110 fatal motor vehicle crashes resulting in 116 fatalities in 2012. January 16, 2013
- Highway Safety Officials Ask Everyone To Drive Sober This New Years EveMany will be celebrating New Year’s Eve at various social gatherings, dancing, eating, and drinking to ring in the new year. Highway safety officials are asking everyone to drive sober or have a designated driver before the celebrations start.December 27, 2012
- Highway Safety Officials Remind Everyone To Have A Safe Family HolidayThis holiday season, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or another holiday, highway safety officials remind everyone to give the gift of safe driving and keep each other safe on the roads this holiday season by designating a sober driver, limiting distractions in the car, and allowing plenty of time to get to your destination to alleviate aggressive driving behaviors.December 20, 2012
- DUI Checkpoints Scheduled For 3rd Weekend in DecemberFive (5) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs last weekend as part of the 2012 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made in the campaign to 310. Statewide, there have been over 4,600 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.December 13, 2012
- DUI Victim Tree Has First Red Bulbs Of The SeasonThis holiday season should be filled with joy and happiness but unfortunately, nearly 30 families have already experienced the heart ache of learning that their loved ones have been injured or killed in an impaired driving related crash. December 5, 2012
- OHS Launches 14th Annual Safe Family Holiday Campaign Thanksgiving WeekOnce again thousands of Delawareans will be hitting the road to visit family and friends and even do some after Thanksgiving shopping. The Office of Highway Safety wants to remind motorists as they travel this holiday season to buckle up, practice patience behind the wheel, and if partaking in some holiday ‘spirits’ use a designated driver because Delaware law enforcement will be on high alert to make sure you arrive safely to your destination.November 20, 2012
- 11 Arrested For DUI Last WeekendDelaware law enforcement officers statewide arrested 11 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs last weekend (Nov. 9 & 10). The arrests were the result of three sobriety checkpoints conducted in Seaford, Harrington, and Wilmington. This brings the total of DUI arrests under the 2012 Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign to 261. There have been over 4,200 DUI arrests made statewide since January. November 16, 2012
- Halloween Weekend DUI EnforcementDelaware law enforcement officers statewide arrested 29 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs over Halloween Weekend (Oct 26-27). The arrests were the result of two sobriety checkpoints. This brings the total of DUI arrests under the 2012 Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign to 242. There have been over 4,000 DUI arrests made statewide since January.November 1, 2012
