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Holiday DWI Checkpoints Scheduled Throughout Morris County

By Lependorf & Silverstein

There are many gatherings and events to look forward to during the holiday season. However, coming upon a DWI checkpoint is not one of them. According to a Daily Record report, after receiving a DWI Enforcement Grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Safety, the Morris County Prosecutor?s Office implemented DWI checkpoints during Thanksgiving and will do so throughout the holiday season to conduct DWI checkpoints with municipal police departments at different Morris County locations. The Division of Highway Safety will use this opportunity to educate motorists about the consequences of driving while impaired. When stopped at the DWI checkpoints, drivers will be given pamphlets describing the repercussions of impaired driving in addition to being told by law enforcement that first-time offenders may lose their driving privileges for up to seven months and face fines, insurance surcharges and legal fees amounting to as much as $15,000...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on December 04, 2009 (boomark / email).