impaired driving

October 28, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Safe Rides Home for Halloween Revelers Offered By SoberRide

Statistically, 41% of U.S. highway deaths on Halloween involve drunk drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  If alcohol will be part of your Halloween festivities Saturday, rest assured that you can celebrate safely. A local nonprofit wants you to be aware of their SoberRide program which offers free Lyft rides home. 21-34 […]

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October 25, 2019 | Michelle Queen

SoberRide Available Saturday to Prevent Halloween Drunk Driving

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2019 Halloween SoberRide program is offering free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. The free service is available from 10 p.m. Saturday, October 26 until 4 a.m. Sunday, October 27. Nearly half of the U.S. Highway deaths during the Halloween season involve drunk […]

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July 24, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

State Trooper Honored For Arresting 150 Impaired Drivers in 2018

Maryland State Police Trooper Anthony Wallace made more impaired driver arrests than any other state trooper in Maryland in 2018. On July 12, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce presented Wallace with a Meritorious Service Citation for arresting 150 people who were driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Montgomery County and neighboring areas. […]

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July 1, 2019 | Andrea Sarralde

Este 4 de julio no tome y maneje, se ofrecen viajes gratis

SoberRide del Día de la Independencia del Programa de Alcohol Regional de Washington (WRAP) Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2019 Independence Day SoberRide, ofrece viajes gratis en Lyft para evitar que los conductores beban y se pongan tras el volante. El servicio gratuito está disponible desde las 7 p.m. del día jueves, 4 de julio […]

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July 1, 2019 | Michelle Queen

SoberRide Available July Fourth Holiday to Prevent Drunk Driving

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2019 Independence Day SoberRide program is offering free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. The free service is available from 7 p.m. Thursday, July 4 until 2 a.m. Friday, July 5. To receive a free Lyft ride home (up to $15), use the […]

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July 3, 2018 | Staff Writer

SoberRide Available For July Fourth Holiday

Montgomery County police officers are reminding motorists to drive safely this holiday and to choose a sober driver. The police will have additional officers on duty to enforce impaired-driving laws.  The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s 2018 Independence Day SoberRide program will be offering free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. […]

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May 5, 2017 | Staff Writer

Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Friday Night

Montgomery County police officers are reminding motorists to drive safely this weekend. According to a news release, police officers are planning to conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Montgomery County Friday night. This enforcement is a component of the Montgomery County Police Department’s continuing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking. Police said, the exact […]

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November 18, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Friday Night

Montgomery County police officers are reminding motorists to drive safely this holiday season. On Friday night, police officers are planning to conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Montgomery County. This enforcement is a component of the Montgomery County Police Department’s continuing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking. Police said, the exact location of the […]

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August 26, 2016 | Staff Writer

photo of sobriety checkpoint

Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Friday Night

Montgomery County police officers are reminding motorists to drive safely this summer. On Friday night, police officers are planning to conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Montgomery County. This enforcement is a component of the Montgomery County Police Department’s continuing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking. Police said, the exact location of the checkpoint […]

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June 30, 2016 | Staff Writer

SoberRide Available Over July Fourth Holiday

Montgomery County police officers are reminding motorists to drive safely this holiday weekend and to choose a sober driver. The police will have additional officers on duty to enforce impaired-driving laws.  The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s 2016 Independence Day SoberRide program will be offering free rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. […]

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