DUI Checkpoints in Maryland

DUI checkpoints in Maryland are sobriety enforcement operations conducted by the Maryland State Police and local law enforcement agencies to promote public safety and reduce impaired driving on state and local roadways. Information about recent and upcoming checkpoints is provided for public awareness and transparency, with operations commonly scheduled during weekends, holidays, and high-traffic periods. These checkpoints are conducted in accordance with applicable state laws and constitutional requirements and are intended to help protect drivers, passengers, and communities across Maryland.

Where are the Sobriety Checkpoints Tonight?

County	City	Checkpoint Location	Time
Montgomery		Sobriety checkpoint at Undisclosed location	Thursday, July 3, 2025, beginning at approximately 10 p.m.
Charles	La Plata	La Plata Police will hold a multi-agency Sobriety Checkpoint in La Plata.	Thursday, April 24, 2025,
Charles	La Plata	DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location	Friday, March 21, 2025
Montgomery County	NOT AVAILABLE	Sobriety checkpoint at Undisclosed location. The exact location of the checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance	Saturday, December 21, 2024, Beginning at approximately 10 PM to Midnight
Worcester	Worcester County	Sobriety checkpoint in Worcester County	Thursday Dec. 12, to Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
St. Mary’s	vicinity of California	St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint in the vicinity of California, MD	Friday, December 6, 2024 Evening
Harford	Bel Air	DUI Checkpoint - MD Rt. 22 (Churchville Road) near the Bynum Run Park, Bel Air, MD.	Wednesday, November 27, 2024, From 10 PM to 2 AM
Baltimore	Baltimore	2500 block of Harford Road Baltimore, MD 21218	July 6, 2024 From 7 PM to 3 AM
All County	All City	Berlin, Centreville, Easton, Princess Anne, and Salisbury will conduct high-visibility enforcement along major routes such as U.S. Routes 301, 50, and 13, as well as Maryland Route 413.	February 2024 Super Bowl Weekend
Washington	Hagerstown	I-81 and I-70	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Somerset	Princess Anne	US Route 13 and Maryland Route 413	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Prince George	Forestville	Route 1 and I-95	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Kent and Queen Anne	Centreville	US Route 301, Route 20 and US Route 50	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Frederick	Frederick	DUI saturation patrol - I-70	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Garrett	McHenry	I-68 and Route 219	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Harford	Bel Air	I-95	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Talbot	Easton	Routes 50 and 404	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Calvert	Prince Frederick	DUI saturation patrol initiatives in related hotspot areas	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Baltimore	Middle River	Interstate 695 (I-695)	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Anne Arundel	Annapolis	Route 50 and I-97	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
Allegany	Cumberland and La Vale	Cumberland Barrack, along with the Western Troop, Major Roadways, Including I-68	Friday To Monday During Christmas Holiday Weekend 2023
St. Mary	Charlotte Hall	Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint AT Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall Area, MD	Friday Evening, October 27, 2023
Prince Georges	Oxon Hill	Dui Check Point - Area Eastover	Sat Jun 17, 2023
Dorchester	Vienna	Undisclosed Location	Fri Jun 16, 2023
Dorchester	Vienna	Undisclosed Location	Fri Jun 16, 2023
Baltimore City	Baltimore	Area South Of White Ave and I-695 Past Mcdonald's	Wed Jun 14, 2023
Baltimore City	Baltimore	Between Fells Point And Canton	Fri Jun 9, 2023
Montgomery	Gaithersburg	Area Gaithersburg All The Way To Takoma - Montgomery County	Fri May 26 - Memorial Day Weekend, 2023
Baltimore	Pikesville	Enhanced Enforcement	May 26-29 - Memorial Day Weekend, 2023
Baltimore	Cockeysville	Saturation Patrols - Baltimore County	Mar 17 -20 Weekend , 2023
Somerset	Princess Anne	Area Lower Eastern Shore	Mar 17-19 - Weekend, 2023
Baltimore	Pikesville	All 23 Maryland State Police Barracks	Mar 15 - 19 -Weekend, 2023
Charles	Waldorf	Undisclosed Location - Charles County	Fri Mar 17 - St Patty's Day, 2023
Cecil	Elkton	Saturation Patrols - Enhanced Enforcement - Area Cecil County	Mar 16-18 - St. Patricks Day Weekend, 2023
Harford	Bel Air	Area Harford County	Mar 17 - St. Patricks Day Weekend, 2023
Saint Marys	Leonardtown	Saturation Patrols - Area On State Routes	Mar 16-19 - St. Patricks Day Weekend, 2023
Carroll	Westminster	Saturation Patrols - Areas Md-140, Md-26, Md-30 and Md-91	Mar 16-19 - St. Patricks Day Weekend, 2023
Anne Arundel	Annapolis	Saturation Patrols - Area Us-50 and I-97	Mar 16-19 - Weekend, 2023
Allegany	Cumberland	Saturation Patrols - Us-40 And I-68	Mar 16-19 Weekend, 2023
Saint Marys	Leonardtown	Undisclosed Location	Fri Dec 23, 2022
Saint Marys	Leonardtown	Md-5 - Area Leonardtown	Fri Dec 16, 2022
Allegany	Frostburg	Saturation Patrols - Enhanced Enforcement - State Wide	Nov 23-27 - Thanksgiving Holliday, 2022

 

Top 10 Most Dangerous DUI Checkpoint Locations in Maryland

Driving under the influence remains a serious threat on Maryland roadways. To combat impaired driving and reduce accidents, law enforcement agencies set up sobriety checkpoints—often in areas with a history of DUI incidents. Below are 10 Maryland locations known for both high DUI accident rates and frequent checkpoint operations.

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1. I‑95 at U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore County)

   • Major north–south corridor with heavy traffic volumes

   • Numerous DUI-related crashes reported annually

   • Regular multi‑agency checkpoints on weekend nights

2. U.S. Route 301 & MD‑5 Intersection (Charles County)

   • Busy commuter route between D.C. suburbs and Southern Maryland

   • High incidence of nighttime DUI collisions

   • Joint Border Patrol and local police saturation patrols

3. MD‑100 near I‑95 (Anne Arundel County)

   • Key east–west connector with bars and entertainment venues nearby

   • Reports of impaired‑driver crashes spike on weekends

   • State Police frequently conduct checkpoints on Friday and Saturday

4. U.S. Route 40 (Baltimore City line)

   • Route into Baltimore with dense commercial development

   • History of DUI fatalities and serious injuries

   • Checkpoints often paired with DUI saturation details

5. MD‑2 at MD‑4 Junction (Calvert County)

   • Corridor serving waterfront communities and tourists

   • Summer months see increased DUI accidents

   • Sheriff’s Office leads multi‑jurisdictional checkpoint events

6. I‑70 near Frederick (Frederick County)

   • Interstate with high speeds and holiday traffic surges

   • DUI‐related rear‑end and head‐on crashes documented

   • Troopers set up travel‑plaza checkpoints during holidays

7. MD‑2/MD‑4 (Solomons Island Road) at St. Leonard

   • Popular route to Chesapeake Bay waterfront attractions

   • Late‑night DUI accidents spike in summer

   • Checkpoints coordinated with local marine patrols

8. I‑83 (Jones Falls Expressway) Exit in Baltimore

   • Urban expressway feeding downtown nightlife districts

   • Frequent DUI stops in nearby entertainment zones

   • Checkpoints scheduled around major events and weekends

9. U.S. Route 50 at MD‑450 (Anne Arundel/Prince George’s County line)

   • East‑west corridor to Eastern Shore with heavy tourist flow

   • DUI crash clusters during peak travel seasons

   • Combined county and state police sobriety checkpoints

10. MD‑175 at Snowden River Parkway (Howard County)

• Access point for shopping centers and residential areas

• Local reports of impaired driving collisions after bar hours

• Howard County PD runs monthly DUI checkpoint operations

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Why These Locations?

• High Traffic Volumes: More vehicles increase the chance of impaired drivers being on the road.

• Entertainment Zones: Proximity to bars, clubs, and restaurants contributes to higher DUI risk, especially at night.

• Tourist Routes: Seasonal surges in visitors often correlate with more DUI incidents.

Stay Safe:

• Always designate a sober driver or use a rideshare service.

• Plan your trip ahead of time, especially if you’ll be out late or celebrating.

• Know these hotspots; expect checkpoints and be prepared to comply.

By understanding where DUI checkpoints and accidents frequently occur, Maryland drivers can make safer choices and help keep everyone on the road protected.