The 4th of July brings many friends and family out to celebrate. Whether celebrations are close to home or involve travel for a vacation, law enforcement agencies in St. Mary’s County remind citizens to be safe as they travel on the roadways, obey all traffic laws, avoid aggressive driving behaviors, and be sure to buckle up. Additionally officers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers and remind the public to plan to designated driver or other safe sober ride before celebrations begin.
Officers from agencies including Maryland State Police – Leonardtown Barrack, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, and Patuxent River Naval Air Station DoD Police Driving will be vigilant in traffic enforcement throughout the holiday weekend. Many agencies, in the county and statewide, will be conducting saturation patrols, and speed enforcement. Additionally, Patuxent River Naval Air Station will be conducting random seat belt checkpoints and DUI patrols.
“Driving in an unsafe manner puts everyone at risk” said Sheriff Tim Cameron. “We commend the majority of our citizens who obey traffic laws. However, those who drive impaired, drive aggressively, or otherwise endanger our community will be subject to receiving a traffic citation or arrest.”
“Law enforcement agencies in St. Mary’s County are working together to accomplish the same goal – to keep our citizens safe” stated Lt. Michael Thompson, Commander, Maryland State Police – Leonardtown Barrack. “Our agencies anticipate many citizens to participate at celebrations and events planned throughout the county, and know from previous years this holiday is a high-volume travel time. Officers will be diligent in enforcing all traffic laws.”
For additional information on impaired driving and other traffic safety initiatives please contact Ms. Jacqueline Beckman, St. Mary’s County Highway Safety Program Coordinator, at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1850 or email jackie.beckman@co.saint-marys.md.us or visit www.choosesafetyforlife.com.