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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
HPD shares data from Memorial Day weekend DUI checkpoints
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Huntsville Police Department released the numbers from the DUI checkpoints held over the weekend. HPD said the DUI Task Force conducted a DUI Safety Checkpoint on Friday into Saturday from 11:59 p.m. until 3:59 a.m. The department said a total of 10 people were arrested for driving under the influence, 38 citations were issued and 26 written warnings were handed out. For the weekend as a whole, from Friday to Monday, data points include: 16 DUI arrests (Includes safety checkpoint numbers) 121 Citations Issued (Includes safety checkpoint numbers) 90 Written Warnings (Includes safety checkpoint numbers) 'It's a it's a small choice, but that small choice is massive consequences, and those massive consequences are losing your life or taking the life of someone else,' HPD DUI Sgt. Antonio Shorter said. HPD said it is ramping up enforcement and education to fight impaired driving and protect drivers. 'Our goal is to deter impaired driving, connect with our community and educate the public about the dangers and consequences it brings,' Shorter said. 'Every life lost to impaired driving is preventable.' HPD's DUI Task Force uses data from the National Alabama Highway Safety Office, which has identified more than 50 traffic crash hotspots across Huntsville. Officers conducted checkpoints at one or more of the following locations: Jordan Lane and Sparkman Drive Mastin Lake Road and Pulaski Pike Bankhead Parkway and Douglas Lane Cecil Ashburn Drive and Old Big Cove Road Church Street and Pratt Avenue Clinton Avenue and Monroe Street University Drive and Old Monrovia Road University Drive and Research Park Boulevard Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Huntsville Police conducting traffic safety checkpoints over Memorial Day weekend
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) —The Huntsville Police Department's DUI Task Force will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. HPD is ramping up enforcement and education to fight impaired driving and protect drivers. 'Our goal is to deter impaired driving, connect with our community and educate the public about the dangers and consequences it brings,' HPD DUI Sgt. Antonio Shorter said. 'Every life lost to impaired driving is preventable.' Drivers who are stopped at a traffic safety checkpoint should be prepared to show a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration to officers. HPD's DUI Task Force uses data from the National Alabama Highway Safety Office, which has identified more than 50 traffic crash hotspots across Huntsville. Officers may conduct checkpoints at one or more of the following locations: Jordan Lane and Sparkman Drive Mastin Lake Road and Pulaski Pike Bankhead Parkway and Douglas Lane Cecil Ashburn Drive and Old Big Cove Road Church Street and Pratt Avenue Clinton Avenue and Monroe Street University Drive and Old Monrovia Road University Drive and Research Park Boulevard If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, you can call HPD's non-emergency line at 256-722-7100 and provide the location, vehicle and driver description and direction of travel. If there is an immediate threat to public safety, call 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
HPD announces DUI checkpoints in memory of 21-year-old killed in 2022
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Huntsville Police Department announced some traffic safety DUI checkpoints throughout the weekend of May 2-4. HPD said the DUI Task Force will be conducting safety checkpoints this weekend as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce impaired driving and enhance roadway safety. The department said this series of checkpoints will be the department's first dedicated safety checkpoints held in memory of Kathrynn Lively, who was killed in 2022 when an impaired driver collided head-on with her motorcycle. 'We're honoring Kathrynn's memory by sharing her story and shedding light on the devastating consequences of impaired driving,' Sgt. Antonio Shorter of HPD's DUI Task Force said. 'This initiative also launches our new Safety Checkpoint Dedication Program, which gives families who've lost loved ones a platform to raise awareness and help inspire real change in our community.' If you are stopped at a traffic safety checkpoint, be prepared to present your driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration to officers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Staying safe among the motorcycles: Here's what to know about AZ Bike Week traffic
Arizona Bike Week — billed as "the biggest motorcycle event in the Southwest" — rolled back into WestWorld of Scottsdale. The five-day festival, which kicked off April 2, and continued through April 6, featured concerts, vendor booths, and group rides. Event organizers, Scottsdale city officials, and the Scottsdale Police Department were present to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance. In advance of the event, Scottsdale police announced the deployment of a DUI task force aimed at keeping impaired drivers off the road. The Arizona Department of Transportation also issued a notice about a road closure that could impact some drivers heading to north Scottsdale. Here's what you need to know about Arizona Bike Week traffic and how to stay safe with the increased number of motorcycles on the road. Here are Scottsdale police's safety tips for motorcyclists: Always wear a helmet and protective gear. Stay visible by wearing bright clothing and using reflective materials. Obey speed limits and traffic signals. Avoid riding in a driver's blind spot. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Here are some safety tips for other drivers, according to Scottsdale police: Always check twice for motorcycles, especially at intersections. Give motorcyclists a full lane and maintain a safe distance. Be extra cautious when when making left turns. Avoid distractions like texting or eating while driving. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Loop 101 southbound off-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard closed on March 25 and was scheduled to reopen in late May. The construction was part of the Arizona Department of Transportation's ongoing freeway widening project in north Scottsdale between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road. Detours were available for drivers heading to WestWorld for bike week celebrations. To get to north Scottsdale from downtown Phoenix, take SR-51 north to Loop 101 east. Exit onto Princess Drive/Pima Road and take Bell Road east. From the west valley, take Loop 101 East to Princess Drive/Pima Road to East Bell Road. More AZ Bike Week news: Heavy metal headliner cancels local concert. This legendary act is stepping in In a news release, the Scottsdale Police Department announced it would join forces with other local law enforcement agencies to conduct a "DUI Task Force" and "Saturation Patrol" during the evening hours from April 2 through April 6. The goal of the task force, according to police, was to remove impaired drivers from the roads before they could harm themselves or others. Officers were on patrol from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. each night throughout Bike Week. Local public safety agencies also took part in the "Know Your Limit" educational outreach, held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the event. The program offered a 'consequence-free' opportunity for attendees over 21 to check their estimated blood-alcohol content using a portable breathalyzer. Scottsdale police emphasized that while the consequences of impaired driving can be devastating, "the good news is that it is entirely preventable, and getting a safe ride saves lives." This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Bike Week traffic and safety tips
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Police increasing DUI patrols on Super Bowl Sunday
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — If you're driving Sunday, you can expect to see more than just plow trucks on the roads. Police departments throughout Rhode Island will have additional officers on duty looking for impaired drivers, according to North Kingstown Police Lt. Don Barrington, who also leads the state's DUI Task Force. 'According to [the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration], 40% of all the traffic fatalities in the country are due solely from alcohol that evening,' said Barrington, referring to the night of the Super Bowl. 'We take this very seriously.' Weather Alert: Winter Storm Ahead Saturday Night DUI patrols on holidays or around big events are not out of the ordinary, but Barrington said this weekend's snowstorm will complicate things. 'The snow's going to stop early on Sunday. People are gonna go to Super Bowl parties at 8, 9, 10 o'clock at night,' he said. 'They're going to be driving home, and things are going to freeze over. Not only are they impaired, they're going to be driving in less than ideal conditions.' There will be crews throughout the region working to keep the roads as clear and safe as possible, like Eric Earls and his public works team in Warwick. 'If it comes in quick and gets out quick, that's the kind of thing that's easier to manage,' said Earls, who is the city's public works director. Earls said workers will be in early to pretreat the roads before the snow begins. Parking bans issued ahead of weekend snowstorm Sunday's game is also top of mind for Earls and his plow truck drivers, especially if there's a parking ban in place. 'It's going to be tricky,' Earls said. 'If there's a house party on a street, we've got to plow around that. You hate to tow cars in that kind of situation. Hopefully we can get most of it done, so we're not running into those kinds of conflicts.' Barrington said if you're heading out to watch the game and plan on drinking, you should also have a plan for after the game, whether that's in the form of a designated driver, a ride share service like Uber or Lyft, or simply staying where you're at for the night. Pinpoint Weather 12 LinksDetailed 7-Day Forecast | Weather Now | Radar | Hour-by-Hour | Ocean, Bay & Beach | Pinpoint Traffic | Flight Tracker | Active Weather Alerts | Closings & Delays | Power Outages | Get the Weather App Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
