Maryland State Police to increase patrols for Cinco de Mayo weekend

Gabby Allen
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MARYLAND (DC News Now) — You might see more Maryland State Police (MSP) troopers on the roads this weekend ahead of Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

All 23 MSP barracks across Maryland are ramping up enforcement and patrol efforts to combat an increase in distracted, aggressive and impaired driving, MSP announced Thursday.

Troopers will be conducting state-wide DUI patrols and high-visibility enforcement, designed to deter drivers from hitting the road while impaired.

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Officers will also be using a range of patrol initiatives in order to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to incidents and ensure drivers stay safe throughout Cinco de Mayo weekend. Initiatives include the following:

  • Eastern Region: Troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin, Centreville, Easton, Princess Anne, and Salisbury barracks will conduct high visibility enforcement along U.S. Routes 13, 50, 301, Maryland Route 413, and throughout their respective counties.

  • Central Region: Troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park, Forestville, Golden Ring, Rockville, Waterloo, and Westminster barracks will conduct high visibility enforcement along interstates 495, 95, Maryland 185, 97, 193, and throughout their respective counties.

  • Western Region: Troopers from the Maryland State Police Cumberland, Frederick, Hagerstown, and McHenry barracks will conduct high visibility enforcement along areas known to have a higher number of impaired driving crashes and throughout their respective counties.

  • Northern Region: Troopers from the Bel Air, JFK Memorial Highway, and North East barracks will conduct high visibility enforcement along areas known to have a higher number of impaired driving crashes and throughout their respective counties.

  • Southern Region: Troopers from the Maryland State Police Annapolis, Glen Burnie, La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick barracks will conduct high visibility enforcement along U.S. Route 50, Interstate 97, and throughout their respective counties.

MSP is advising drivers to prevent a tragedy and stick to rideshare services, taxis, designated drivers or public transportation this weekend.

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