DUI Checkpoint Enforcement

DOVER, Del. (December 26, 2024) – 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, December 27, 2024, in the Smyrna area.

“Checkpoint enforcements are not just about arrests or writing tickets. They are also an opportunity to inform and educate the community on safe and sober driving habits,” says Sharon Bryson, Director, Delaware Office of Highway Safety. “If you feel different you drive different. By making a plan and choosing to get a sober ride home, we can help save lives. We all have a shared responsibility to keep Delaware roadways safe.”

A DUI can have devastating consequences with the worst outcomes being fatality and/or serious injuries. A DUI can cost an average of $10,000 in court costs, fines, attorney fees, car towing and repairs, lost time at work, higher insurance rates, and more. It could also result in the loss of your license and possibly even your job.

“Ensuring the safety of Delaware’s roadways is a responsibility we all share,” said Lieutenant India Sturgis, Director of Public Information for the Delaware State Police. “DUI checkpoints remain a key part of our strategy to combat impaired driving. It is critical to make responsible decisions. If you drink, please do not drive. If you see someone making a risky decision, please speak up.  By working together, we can reduce the risks and protect lives on our roads.”

Enjoy the winter holidays responsibly. Make a plan, be an example, and discourage your friends and loved ones from driving under the influence. We all have a shared responsibility to keep our roadways safe and help make sure we can all Arrive Alive.

About the Delaware Office of Highway Safety
The Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is committed to improving the safety of Delaware’s motoring public by focusing on behavioral traffic safety issues, such as impaired driving, seat belt use, speeding, child passenger safety, pedestrian and bicycle safety, motorcycle safety, and teen driving issues. FAQs can be found at ArriveAliveDE.com. Follow OHS on the Delaware Office of Highway Safety website, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.