OHS, Law Enforcement Partners Announce July DUI Checkpoint
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | DUI Checkpoint | Featured Posts | Impaired Driving | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
DOVER, Del. (July 7, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) in partnership with the Delaware State police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026 in Sussex County. The checkpoint is part of Delaware’s ongoing efforts to […]
Travel Safe, Travel Sober this 4th of July Weekend
Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Distracted Driving | Impaired Driving | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | SoberLift | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As Delawareans and visitors prepare to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend, the Delaware Department of Transportation is reminding everyone to be prepared for increased traffic statewide and to keep safety first whether traveling by car, bus, bicycle, or on foot. There have been 57 fatalities on Delaware’s roads to date in 2026, a […]
Drive Sober This Memorial Day Weekend: OHS, Law Enforcement Agencies Announce DUI Checkpoint
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | DUI Checkpoint | Impaired Driving | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
DOVER, Del. (May 19, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, May 22nd, in Sussex County as part of Memorial Day Weekend enforcement efforts. Memorial Day […]
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | DUI Checkpoint | Impaired Driving | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.
During the checkpoint, law enforcement screened 228 vehicles and made 5 DUI arrests. In addition, law enforcement made 12 other traffic arrests.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.
Driving under the influence can lead to devastating consequences, including serious injuries or even death. The financial impact can be overwhelming, often totaling $10,000 or more in attorney fees, fines, court costs, vehicle towing and repairs, missed work, and higher insurance premiums. A DUI may also result in losing your license and potentially your job.
