BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced increased enforcement efforts ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers across all the state and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be conducting statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement.
The initiative aims to keep traffic moving, respond swiftly to incidents, and take appropriate action against driving violations, ensuring the safety of motorists. This effort is partially funded by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office.
Throughout the weekend, troopers will be deployed in specific areas known for high DUI incidents and along major highways such as U.S. Routes 13, 50, 404, Maryland Route 413, and Interstates 495, 95, Maryland 185, 97, 193. The enforcement will be concentrated in the Eastern, Central, Western, Northern, and Southern regions of the state.
The Maryland State Police urge all motorists to plan ahead for safe transportation this Cinco de Mayo weekend. Utilize ride-sharing services, taxis, designated sober drivers, or public transportation to avoid impaired driving.
According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, impaired driving claims an average of 158 lives annually in the state, with over 2,700 injuries. The Maryland State Police remind the public of the importance of responsible driving.
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
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