Published: May 20, 2009
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The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a License Checkpoint and Sobriety Checkpoint in Hanover on Friday, May 22.
The exact time and locations are not being released.
Officers will stop all vehicles passing through each checkpoint.
Each driver will be advised of the purpose of the checkpoint and requested to present their drivers’ license.
Any driver suspected of operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be directed to a safe area off of the roadway for further observation and possible testing for intoxication.
In addition to multiple checkpoints, the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting several DUI Patrols throughout the Memorial Day weekend and as well as several Click-It-or-Ticket enforcement activities from May 18-31.
Statistics from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles indicate there is an increase in intoxicated drivers and alcohol-related traffic crashes around holidays.
Although some headway has been made in reducing the number of intoxicated drivers, an increase in the death rate and the average blood alcohol content of tested drunk drivers indicates significantly more progress is needed.
The maximum penalty in Virginia for the first conviction of driving under the influence is 12 months in jail, a $2,500 fine and a 12-month suspension of driving privileges.
