DUI Enforcement Campaign Underway in Delaware
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety’s annual DUI enforcement campaign is underway – and runs through September 5th. Labor Day weekend is historically one of the deadliest weekends for impaired driving and the Office of Highway Safety and local police are stepping up enforcement through the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which combines high-visibility DUI patrols with public education.
Additional information from OHS:
Between 2020 and 2024, Delaware recorded 641 fatal crashes, with 39% involving alcohol or drugs. In 2024 alone, there were 1,033 crashes, 85 serious injuries, and 4,093 arrests involving impaired driving. Males accounted for 71% of impaired driving fatalities.
The OHS urges drivers to plan ahead before drinking, secure a designated driver, or use a rideshare service like Lyft or Uber. Friends should take the keys from anyone considering driving drunk, and the public is encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers to law enforcement.
The possible consequences of being charged with DUI in Delaware:
- Loss of driver’s license
- An average of $6,300 in fines, court costs, and attorney fees
- Jail time
- Alcohol and drug counseling ($400–900)
- Installation of an Ignition Interlock device ($480)
- Higher auto insurance premiums