Sobriety checkpoints and roving DUI patrols are planned for the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Southcentral PA Regional DUI Task Force.
The task force reminds people to never drive after drinking. Appoint someone as a designated driver before the drinking starts so that person can remain sober.
Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!
It's that time of year when teenagers attend proms, graduations and other parties as the school year comes to an end.
Those celebrations could turn tragic if someone decides to drink and drive.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation wants to remind teens and their parents about the state's Zero Tolerance Law that carries serious consequences for those under 21 convicted of driving under the influence with any amount of alcohol in their blood.
Those under 21 convicted of DUI with a .02 blood alcohol content, or greater, face penalties, including a 12-month to 18-month license suspension, 48 hours to six months in jail, and fines of $500 to $5,000.
It's also against the law for young adults under the age of 21 to consume, possess or transport alcohol. And adults can be held accountable if they supply alcohol to minors.
