Posted on 07/01/25
| News Source: FOX45
Baltimore, MD - July 1, 2025 - Drink or drive—this 4th of July, you can’t do both.
Maryland State Police are stepping up their enforcement efforts to ensure a safer Independence Day weekend.
Starting Friday, troopers from all 23 barracks across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols to combat impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving through Sunday, July 6.
The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, a specialized unit trained to identify impaired drivers, will also be active in reducing impaired driving-related injuries and fatalities.
Maryland State Police initiatives aim to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and save lives. These efforts include partnering with allied law enforcement and state agencies for enforcement and community outreach via social media.
Authorities urge those attending Fourth of July events to designate a sober driver, avoid drinking if planning to drive, use public transportation, and call the police if they suspect someone is driving impaired.
They also remind hosts of their liability if someone they served alcohol to is involved in an impaired driving crash.
The increased enforcement efforts are funded by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office, with the SPIDRE Team supported by a grant from the Maryland Highway Safety Office.
Police urge people to make a smart move and plan a sober ride.