Maryland State Police Barrack “U” personnel conducted several initiatives on Wednesday, March 17, in support of statewide efforts to reduce the prevalence of impaired and aggressive driving. The enforcement efforts took place during routine, or overtime patrols using grant funds supplied by the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Highway Safety Office.
As a result of these local efforts, there were:
* 2 Driving Under the Influence Arrests;
* 4 Civil Citations for Under Age Alcohol Violations;
* 16 citations – of which 8 were for speeding;
* 38 warnings of which 21 were for speeding; and
* 2 Criminal Arrests (warrant/summons).
Maryland State Police Barrack “U” is participating in the 2010 Law Enforcement Challenge Campaign, and will continue to direct law enforcement efforts to increase motorists’ safety throughout the calendar year. Specific enforcement and public awareness initiatives will be directed to increase the correct use of seat belts and prevent speeding and drunk driving on Calvert County roadways.
For more information on Maryland’s Law Enforcement Challenge, please contact Corporal Rodney Waner, the Maryland State Police Law Enforcement Challenge Coordinator at (410) 535-1400, or Ms. Debbie Jennings, Calvert County’s Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinator at (410) 535-2200.