Delaware to Conduct DUI Checkpoint Enforcement

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies, has announced a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint scheduled for Friday, 30 January 2026, in Sussex County as part of the state’s ongoing road safety enforcement efforts.

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The initiative aims to identify and remove impaired drivers from roadways and reinforce the dangers and legal risks associated with impaired driving.

The checkpoint is being staged under Delaware’s “Drive Sober. Arrive Alive” campaign, a broader traffic safety strategy that focuses on reducing crashes linked to alcohol and drug impairment factors that remain leading contributors to serious and fatal collisions across the state.

According to Lieutenant Tyler Wright, Director of Public Information for the Delaware State Police, impaired driving continues to endanger motorists, pedestrians, and passengers alike.

The planned checkpoint is intended to act as both a deterrent and enforcement tool, increasing the likelihood that impaired drivers are detected and arrested before they cause crashes.

“Driving under the influence is a dangerous and illegal choice that puts innocent lives at risk,” Wright said, urging drivers to understand that law enforcement is actively working to keep Delaware’s roads safe.

Jason Coleman, Traffic Safety Program Manager for the Office of Highway Safety, highlighted that checkpoints play a critical role in awareness and prevention, helping reinforce safe road behaviour and supporting enforcement partners.

Motorists are being reminded to:

• Plan ahead for weekend travel
• Designate a sober driver
• Arrange alternative transport if consuming alcohol or drugs

Authorities emphasized that a DUI arrest can have severe legal, personal, and financial consequences, and that avoiding impaired driving remains one of the most effective ways to reduce crashes and save lives.

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety also promotes other behavioural traffic safety issues such as seat belt use, speed compliance, child passenger safety, and motorcycle safety as part of its overall strategy to improve travel safety on state roads.