If you’re heading out for St. Patrick’s Day fun this March 2024, watch out for DUI checkpoints. Cops set them up to keep us safe from drunk drivers. They’ll be in spots where lots of people party. So, plan ahead: get a sober driver, use a ride service, or find another way home. Let’s make sure everyone gets to enjoy the festivities safely!

St. Patrick’s Day: DUI Checkpoints Ahead!

• Los Angeles, CA: Look out for DUI Saturation Patrol in the North Hollywood Area on Sunday, March 17, 2024, running from 12 PM to 8 PM.
• Miami Beach, FL: A License Plate Reader (LPR) will be scanning the eastbound lanes of the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle Causeways from March 15 through March 17, 2024.
• Berkeley, CA: There’s a DUI Checkpoint set up near Shattuck Avenue and Parker Avenue on St. Patrick’s Day, starting from 8 PM and running until 2 AM.
• Los Angeles, CA: Be cautious of a DUI Checkpoint at La Brea Avenue and Obama Boulevard on Saturday, March 16, 2024, operating from 6 PM to 11 PM.
• San Francisco, CA: A Sobriety Checkpoint will be active on Saturday, March 16, 2024, but the exact location remains undisclosed. It’ll run from 7 PM to 3 AM.
• La Verne, CA: Keep an eye out for a DUI Checkpoint in La Verne on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 6 PM to 2 AM. The exact location hasn’t been disclosed.
• Springfield, MA: A DUI Checkpoint will be in operation at an undisclosed location on Friday, March 15, 2024.
• Worcester, MA: Another DUI Checkpoint will be set up at an undisclosed location on Friday, March 15, 2024.
• Rancho Cordova, CA: DUI Checkpoints will be active at undisclosed locations on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 7 PM to 2 AM.
• Jurupa Valley, CA: Look out for a DUI Checkpoint in Jurupa Valley on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 8 PM to 2 AM. The exact location hasn’t been disclosed.
• Temecula, CA: There’s a DUI Checkpoint planned in Temecula on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 7 PM to 1 AM, but the location remains undisclosed.
• Miami Beach, FL: A DUI Sobriety Checkpoint will be set up on the 400 Block of 5th Street in Miami Beach, FL 33139, from March 15 through March 16, 2024.
• Warrington, Bucks: Keep an eye out for a DUI checkpoint on Route 611 in Warrington on Saturday, March 16, 2024, running from 10 PM to 3 AM.
• Bensalem, Bucks: Another DUI Checkpoint will be set up in Bensalem on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10 PM to 3 AM, but the location hasn’t been disclosed.
• Various Locations, NY: Sobriety Checkpoints and DWI Roving Patrols will be active throughout New York, but their exact locations remain undisclosed. This will be happening during St. Patrick’s Day weekend 2024.
• Various Locations, KY: Look out for OVI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in various locations throughout Kentucky during St. Patrick’s Day weekend 2024. The exact locations are undisclosed.

Stay Safe This St. Patrick’s Day

If you plan to partake in St. Patrick’s Day festivities that involve alcohol, consider the following tips to help you stay safe and avoid getting behind the wheel while impaired:

1. Plan Ahead: Designate a sober driver before you start drinking. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or rideshare service, having a sober driver lined up in advance can prevent the temptation to drive after consuming alcohol.
2. Use Rideshare Services: Take advantage of rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get home safely if you’ve been drinking. It may cost a little extra, but it’s a small price to pay compared to the potential consequences of a DUI.
3. Public Transportation: If available, consider using public transportation to get to and from your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Many cities offer extended hours or special routes on holidays to accommodate party-goers.
4. Stay Put: If you find yourself in a situation where you’ve been drinking and can’t find a safe way home, it’s better to stay put. Crash on a friend’s couch, book a nearby hotel room, or wait until you’re sober before attempting to drive.
5. Be Vigilant: Keep an eye out for DUI checkpoints in your area, especially during peak celebration times like St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Check local news outlets or law enforcement social media channels for updates on checkpoint locations and times.

On St. Patrick’s Day, lots of people celebrate with parties and drinking. But here’s the thing: drinking and driving can be really dangerous. Check out these facts:

• 2020 Stats: During St. Patrick’s Day in 2020, from March 16 evening to March 18 morning, about 36% of the people who died in crashes were driving drunk.
• 2016-2020 Total: Over five years, from 2016 to 2020, 287 people lost their lives in drunk-driving crashes around St. Patrick’s Day.
• 2021 Numbers: In 2021, during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, 47 people died in drunk-driving accidents.
• SCRAM CAM Monitoring: SCRAM CAM is a way to watch high-risk drunk drivers. More than 90% of them said being watched helped them not drink during the holidays.
• Weekend Danger: When St. Patrick’s Day happens on a weekend, there’s usually more drunk driving. From 2008 to 2017, 360 people died in drunk-driving accidents on St. Patrick’s Day weekends.

So, if you’re out celebrating, make sure you have a plan to get home safe. Don’t drink and drive, and keep an eye out for others who might be doing the same. Let’s all stay safe and enjoy the holiday responsibly!