PIKESVILLE, MD– The Maryland State Police announced it will increase patrols ahead of New Year’s Eve.
Troopers from all barracks and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team will conduct saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents.
Planned initiatives on the Eastern Shore will consist of high visibility enforcement along U.S. Routes 301, 20, 50, 404, 13 and 413.
Police urge drivers to plan for a safe ride in advance.

