In an attempt to discourage impaired driving, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, with funding from “Checkpoint Strikeforce�, will be conducting DUI sobriety checkpoints at various locations throughout Calvert County on Monday, May 5th, also known as Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the day the Mexicans defeated the French in a battle in the city of Puebla in 1862. Many restaurant and bar establishments hold Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

 

DUI Sobriety checkpoints are a tool used by law enforcement throughout Maryland where impaired driving has been prevalent and a significant contributing factor in serious and fatal injury vehicle crashes.

 

The purpose of these sobriety checkpoints is to aid deputies in identifying and removing impaired drivers from our roadways. We believe that a substantial benefit will continue to be gained from the use of sobriety checkpoints. Increasing the impaired driver’s perceived risk of detection may deter him or her from driving while under the influence or while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

 

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office appreciates your cooperation in this effort and hopes that any inconvenience you experience at the sobriety checkpoints is minimal and does not unnecessarily delay your journey.