MSP Ramping Up Enforcement through Cinco de Mayo Weekend
May 2, 2023/
Friday is Cinco de Mayo and Maryland State Police want drivers to drive responsibly. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers, all Maryland State Police barracks will ramp up enforcement to combat impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. The Salisbury Barrack will focus on traffic enforcement along the Route 50 and 13 corridors in Wicomico County, however police across the Eastern Shore will be conducting DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement.
Are you planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
- Designate a sober driver in advance and give that person your car keys.
- If you plan on driving, avoid drinking alcohol.
- Consider using public transportation, a taxi, or a ride-sharing service if there is no sober driver.
- Call the police if you see an impaired driver.
- Do not text while driving or drive distracted. Use a hands-free cell phone.
- If you are hosting a Cinco de Mayo gathering, you can be held liable if someone you served alcohol to ends up in an impaired driving crash.
- Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Have contact information for taxis or ride-sharing options available.
- Take away the keys from someone who is thinking of driving impaired.
