DUI task force releases statistics
The North Central Pa. Regional Sobriety Checkpoint DUI Taskforce and Expanded DUI/Underage Drinking Enforcement Program has released the following statistics from a Roving DUI Patrol in Schuylkill County.
The patrol was held June 5 and officers contacted a total of 19 vehicles. Two drivers were tested, but there were no arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol. Officers issued nine traffic and one seat belt citations, made two criminal arrests and issued 13 warnings. Two county law enforcement agencies were represented by two officers.
Sobriety checkpoints and Roving DUI patrols will also be conducted through June 13 on state routes 61, 183, 901, 209, 309, 443, 895, 125, 25, 924 and 54.
Travelers are reminded to dial 911 if they suspect a drunk driver.
To report underage drinking, call 1-888-UNDER21.
The sobriety checkpoints and Roving DUI patrols are funded through the state Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
