A collaborative police effort kicks off Tuesday, as agencies in eastern Maryland, Delaware and Virginia team up for a high-visibility enforcement wave on U.S. 13 during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period.

The Maryland Department of Transportation, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, along with law enforcement and transportation officials, are coming together to save lives on their roads, according to a news release.

“Impaired drivers are a continuing problem on our roadways, with increased concerns around St. Patrick’s Day,” said Richard Klepner, DOHS deputy director. “The most important aspect of celebrating is planning ahead by ensuring a sober ride home. Don’t be the reason someone — including yourself — doesn’t get home. Don’t let St. Patrick’s Day become an anniversary of a tragic night.”

During this period in 2021, there were 27 impaired driver-related crashes, 10 injuries and one preventable death in Delaware. Law enforcement agencies in Delaware will be conducting multiple saturation patrols for the U.S. 13 border-to-border effort.

Maryland and Virginia will conduct similar efforts along the U.S. 13 corridor Wednesday through Saturday. The Delaware operation runs through Saturday.

Besides the Delaware State Police, 27 other agencies throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle counties will take part.

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