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Carroll County Sheriff's Office to conduct sobriety checkpoint this weekend

State Police plan Cecil County sobriety checkpoint Monday night
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CARROLL COUNTY, Md. — The Carroll County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Maryland State Police and other law enforcement agencies, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location this weekend.

The checkpoint will be in place to promote awareness and reduce the number of alcohol-impaired drivers on the roads. It is part of the agency's traffic safety initiative to keep county roads safe.

Officials say the checkpoint will be clearly marked with signs, lights and uniformed officers.

The department conducts checkpoints throughout the year, in addition to utilizing special enforcement details specifically targeted drunk and drugged drivers.

Traffic crashes continue to be a leading cause of death for Maryland residents.

If you see an impaired driver on the road, call 911.