MARYLAND - The Maryland State Police have announced an increase patrol presence across the state for Christmas weekend as a spike in driving is expected for the holidays.
According to State Police, all 23 barracks in Maryland will especially be looking out for impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving and conducting patrols on roads known for DUI incidents.
Troopers say they will work with allied law enforcement across the state and other agencies to enforce driving laws and communicate with neighbors through social media and electronic billboards.
On the Eastern Shore, these initiatives include:
-Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties: The Easton Barrack will patrol main holiday routes including Routes 50 and 404.
-Kent and Queen Anne’s counties: The Centreville Barrack will conduct aggressive enforcement operations for DUI and traffic violations on US Route 301, Route 20 and US Route 50.
-Somerset County: The Princess Anne Barrack will focus its DUI enforcement efforts primarily on US Route 13 and Maryland Route 413.
-Wicomico County: Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack will focus on criminal and traffic enforcement on main arteries and hot spots where most crashes and DUI’s have occurred within Wicomico County.
-Worcester County: The Berlin Barrack will conduct DUI saturation patrols throughout the weekend.
State Police ask Marylanders to stay safe and avoid driving impaired this Christmas weekend.