Maryland State Police Press Release
(PIKESVILLE, MD) –Maryland State Police made their presence known this Independence Day by conducting enforcement actions statewide in an effort to keep the public safe as they traveled and enjoyed the holiday.
Preliminary statistics revealed troopers made approximately 3,227 traffic stops during this Fourth of July. They issued almost 4,500 citations and warnings. There were an additional 350 repair orders issued for defective vehicle equipment. In support of the nationwide campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” impaired driving patrols were conducted throughout the state. During this time, 56 impaired drivers were arrested.
The traffic enforcement efforts of the Maryland State Police led to numerous criminal violations as well. Troopers made 56 criminal arrests and an additional 14 wanted people were arrested on outstanding criminal warrants. Additional initiatives are planned throughout the summer.
Drivers are reminded, to obtain the latest updates on highway conditions, checkout ‘Know Before You Go’ by dialing 5-1-1 or visit www.md511.org. To check traffic cameras, visit www.roads.maryland.gov and click on CHART. Up to the minute traffic advisories will also be listed there.
Wow alot of arrests. Not! More like petty harassment by the Maryland state ghestapo
ReplyDeleteExcellent work, thanks for keeping our state safe!
ReplyDeleteMaybe education about drunk driving is working finally. In my day, 56 arrests could have been made in one night at one checkpoint. At least MSP are professional when they stop you, unlike some of the local Barneys.
ReplyDeletehaven't seen a professional acting trooper yet. Arrogant pompas jerks.
DeleteThe Bronze was out on the roads last weekend in force. Too bad they aren't taking care of the stuff that matters instead of pinching folks 6 over!
ReplyDeleteNo, I didn't get pinched - but someone that went by me did.....