Where Are the Sandusky DUI Checkpoints This Summer?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports sobering facts: 28 people in the U.S. die each day in motor vehicle accidents that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. According to calculations by the U.S. Department of Transportation, this is one death every 53 minutes. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) – also known as Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the Influence (OVI) in Ohio – is a serious charge. While your best action is to avoid drinking and driving, it is also helpful to know where the Sandusky DUI checkpoints are this summer.

The criminal defense lawyers at Kademenos, Wisehart, Hines, Dolyk & Wright Co. LPA know that you face serious consequences if convicted for DUI. These can include loss of your driver’s license, fees, and jail time. You need highly experienced Ohio DUI lawyers to help you overcome what could be life-changing charges, so call us at (419) 625-7770 to schedule a confidential consultation.

Sandusky DUI Checkpoints

Summer 2017 checkpoints in Sandusky are located in the cities of Clyde and Fremont as well as in the village of Helena.

Clyde: U.S. Route 20
Fremont: East State Street; Rawson Avenue; Rawson Avenue and North Street; Route 6; West State Street
Helena: Ohio State Route 51

The Ohio State Patrol reports 12,510 DUI/OVI enforcements in the state this year as of June 12, a 3 percent increase over the number of DUI/OVI enforcements at the same time in 2016 (12,137). In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice estimates annual costs of alcohol-related crashes total more than $44 billion. You should also know that Ohio’s DUI/OVI penalties require a three-day minimum jail sentence and license suspension for at least six months as a first-time offender. Moreover, you may be required to enter an alcohol rehabilitation program, incur vehicle immobilization, and be subject to continuous alcohol monitoring.

Contact Kademenos, Wisehart, Hines, Dolyk & Wright Co. LPA for Help

Your future is in jeopardy if you are charged with a DUI, so you need skilled attorneys who will fight to protect your rights and work diligently to ensure the best possible outcomes for your case. Kademenos, Wisehart, Hines, Dolyk & Wright Co. LPA will guide you through this difficult time by providing the kind of counsel that comes only with years of experience.