DUI checkpoint in Bucks County weekend before St. Pat’s Day
🚨 A sobriety checkpoint will be set up in Warrington late Saturday night
🚨 State police and officers from 7 police departments are participation
🚨 DUI offenses are costly in Pennsylvania
WARRINGTON, Pa — Seven Bucks County police departments will be looking for those who celebrate the wearing o' the green a bit too much on Saturday.
Pennsylvania State police will also be part of a sobriety checkpoint on Route 611 in Warrington between 10 p.m. Saturday night and 3 a.m. Sunday. Drivers in both directions will be stopped and "observed" for signs of impairment and enforcement of impaired driving laws. The exact location of the checkpoint was not disclosed.
"We want everyone to enjoy their St. Patrick's Day celebrations, but it’s critical that people make responsible choices when it comes to driving," Warrington Police Chief Daniel J. Friel said in a statement. "This checkpoint is part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our roadways safe for all drivers and passengers."
The chief encouraged drivers to report impaired driving by calling 911.
Cost of a DUI (PennDOT)
The costs associated with an impaired driving arrest can vary greatly depending on several factors, including blood alcohol content, location of arrest, and number of offenses. The effect on a driver's wallet starts the moment they are stopped by police. Here are a few expenses associated with a DUI.
- Traffic fine: $300-$10,000 depending on blood alcohol content and number of offenses
- Towing vehicle: $175-$500 depending on circumstances
- Impound: $75-$175 per day
- Legal fees: $2,000-$8,000 or more
- Alcohol evaluation: $35-$100
- Accelerated rehabilitative disposition (ARD): $100-$1,800
- Education and treatment: $100-$1,000 or more
- License restoration: $76 non-commercial, $184 commercial
- Insurance premium: increase of about $1,000 a year or cancellation of policy
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