Drive Sober This Memorial Day Weekend: OHS, Law Enforcement Agencies Announce DUI Checkpoint
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 […]
Results of OHS’ St. Patrick’s Day Weekend DUI Checkpoint and Sober Rides Program
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has released the results of its St. Patrick’s Day weekend impaired driving enforcement and prevention efforts, which included a DUI checkpoint and the statewide Sober Rides program.
DEMA, Office of Highway Safety, DelDOT, & i.g. Burton Auto Group Present Winter Weather Safety Campaign
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Office of Highway Safety (OHS), State of Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and i.g. Burton Auto Group are teaming up to observe Winter Weather Awareness Week from December 1 to 5, with a special focus on car safety. i.g. Burton dealerships across Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties will each be giving away 100 free Car Safety Packs during their winter auto sales events. Each dealership will feature displays with information to help drive home the key messages of winter road safety.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results
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 Results and Upcoming Sober Rides Initiative
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, December 27, 2024, in the Smyrna area.
There were approximately 472 vehicles that drove through the checkpoint. The enforcement resulted in five DUI arrests and the issuance of 32 other traffic tickets. In addition to getting impaired drivers off the road, these enforcement checks are an opportunity to positively inform and educate the public on safe driving habits.
