“Posted May 26th, 2007
Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputies will be out in extra force during the Memorial Day Weekend to protect motorists from impaired, aggressive, and unsafe drivers.
With celebrations a historical part of the Memorial Day Holiday, Sheriff’s Deputies are alerting motorists that in addition to the “Click-it and Ticket” seat belt enforcement initiative, a saturation patrol will be in place throughout the weekend to identify and remove impaired drivers from the road.
During 2005, aggressive driving was a factor in 122 motor vehicle crashes, with alcohol impaired drivers causing more than half of all fatal collisions in
Last year, Carroll County experienced a 41% increase in fatal traffic collisions according to “2006 Traffic Fatality statistics,” finishing the year with 24 traffic fatalities and the ninth highest rate of fatal traffic collisions among Maryland’s 23 counties.
According to the Maryland Highway Safety Office seat belt use reduces the risk of death by 60%, and risk of injury by 65%.
Memorial Day Weekend also signals the start of vacation season, and the Board of Carroll County Commissioners appeals to drivers to obey all traffic laws. “We remind motorists to drive safely during the summer vacation season, be extra cautious, and always buckle-up. A few extra seconds of attention can make a lifetime of difference.”
Sheriff Kenneth L. Tregoning also urges citizens to avoid consuming alcoholic beverages or, "designate a sober driver before consuming any alcohol, buckle-up, obey the speed limit, and celebrate safely."
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