Checkpoint Strikeforce is a multi-jurisdictional program in Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, West Virginia, and Maryland to combat drunk driving. Its motto is "Drunk driving, over the limit, under arrest." Checkpoint Strikeforce began in Virginia in 2002.[1] In 2007, 800,000 drivers were stopped at Checkpoint Strikeforce sobriety checkpoints.

Campaigns

In 2013,[2] jurisdictions took part in the "Thanksgiving Belts & Booze Campaign" to draw attention to the high rate of DUI crashes that occur over the holidays.[3] The campaign lasted from November 25 to December 13, 2013.[4]

WRAP, Washington Regional Alcohol Program, Checkpoint Strikeforce

References

  1. "Governor McDonnell Highlights 2013 Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign". Archived from the original on 2013-12-15. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  2. ""Thanksgiving Belts & Booze" Campaign to Focus on Impaired Driving and Seatbelt Enforcement". Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  3. DUI Checkpoints Continue In November
  4. "Sobriety Checkpoint: Three Notch Road in the Hollywood Area". Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2013-12-09.


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