Drunk Driving Arrests
This week I am going to change things up a bit. Instead of giving you fun facts, this week I am going to give you a serious number. That number is 344. In 2023, Deputies assigned to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office made 344 drunk driving arrests. This means that 344 times, someone had too much to drink and then made the poor decision to drive and was subsequently arrested. 79 of these DUI arrests were the result of a traffic crash. In addition to that, 8.3% of Harford County’s fatal crashes were alcohol related.
This has got to stop. One study estimates that only about 2-3% of drunk drivers are actually caught. This means that thousands and thousands of drivers are sharing the roadway with you and your loved ones under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
In 2024, there are dozens of ways to get home safely. Ride-share programs, taxi services (yes, they still exist), friends and neighbors, public transportation. The list goes on and on.
Let’s all work together to make 2024 the year that we do our part to keep Harford County roads safe. If you are planning on drinking, have a plan. Remember, if you feel different you drive different.
I hope everyone has a SAFE and wonderful new year.
Until next week, slow down, pay attention, wear your seatbelt, and drive safely.
HCSO Main Line – 410.838.6600
Northern Precinct – 410.692.7880
Southern Precinct – 410.612.1717
HCSO Traffic Unit – 443.409.3324
traffictiptuesday@harfordsheriff.org