The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) is sponsoring a county-wide impaired driving prevention campaign from December 1, 2018, through January 2, 2019. The loss of life due to impaired driving is completely preventable. The “Designated Driver Campaign” provides a unique opportunity for Calvert County restaurants, clubs, bars, and civic/service organizations to join forces […]
Do You Have a Designated Driver for St Patty’s Day?
Call a friend, take a cab, or sleep it off, but don’t drive drunk this St. Patrick’s Day!
CMM Receives the Business Eagle Award from CAASA
The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) presented the Calvert Marine Museum with its 2016 Business Eagle Award on Monday, October 24. This award recognizes the museum’s efforts to promote a designated driver program during their popular summer concert series. Although the museum started a designated driver program 12 years ago, it wasn’t until 2013 […]
Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Saturation Patrols
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, partnering with the Maryland State Police and Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, will conduct enhanced impaired driving initiatives surrounding the Tiki Bar opening, extending from Friday, April 15, 2016, through Sunday, April 17, 2016. The efforts include saturation patrols throughout the weekend. Officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol […]
Make a Winning Game Plan to Not Drink and Drive
SUPER BOWL 50 — WHAT’S YOUR GAME PLAN? On February 7, San Francisco will host Super Bowl 50 – one of the most watched televised events of the year. Millions of viewers throughout the country will celebrate with family and friends by watching the game, either at a party or at a bar. Game-day socializing […]
Make The Right Call Before Game Day
Designate A Sober Driver As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, troopers suggest fans take time to make the right call to save lives and designate a sober driver. Maryland state troopers are anticipating fans will be traveling on Super Bowl Sunday to and from different locations to enjoy the game. With this in mind, Maryland State […]
What’s Your Game Plan?
Planning on partying for the big game on Sunday? 22,000 people were arrested for DUI last year in Maryland. Have fun but start planning to include a sober ride home. Be safe out there this weekend. Have a ride or a cab ready for you. #40on40#towardszerodeathsmd
MSP Reminds Party Goers to Designate a Driver
Remember Drinking & Driving Should Never Mix Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over The Maryland State Police are warning drivers they can expect enforcement of speed, occupant restraint and most importantly DUI laws this holiday season. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort and troopers statewide will be out in force focusing efforts on impaired, […]
“Designated Driver Campaign” Proclamation
Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. and the Calvert County Traffic Safety Council have joined forces for a county-wide impaired driving campaign. The “Designated Driver Campaign” starts on December 1, 2015 and runs through the holiday season, until January 2, 2016. “The Designated Driver Campaign” provides a unique opportunity for Calvert County restaurants, clubs, bars, […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
There’s No Trick to Driving Sober, Your Treat Is Not Getting Pulled Over While Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, ghouls and goblins will sharing spirits and cheer and troopers remind partygoers there is no trick to driving sober and your treat is not getting pulled over. The Maryland State Police remind folks as […]