State Police Complete "Drunk Driving: Over the Limit. Under Arrest." Mobilization
From August 13 through September 3, 2008, the Massachusetts State Police participated in the "Drunk Driving: Over the Limit. Under Arrest" mobilization funded by the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security. This mobilization featured media and enforcement components which contributed to its success. There were numerous media spots that featured State Police personnel warning motorists of the dangers of drinking and driving. Also during this campaign, the Massachusetts State Police conducted six sobriety checkpoints in cooperation with local police agencies. The checkpoints were located in North Andover, West Bridgewater, Salisbury, Fitchburg, Springfield and Dorchester.
The state police concluded this recent campaign with the following results:
| * Number of Patrols | 210 | * Civil Speeding | 689 | |
| * OUI Arrests | 76 | * Speed Warnings | 235 | |
| * OUI Arrests Local | 9 | * Seatbelt Violations | 160 | |
| * Suspension/Revocation Arrests | 25 | * Child Restraint Violations | 6 | |
| * Other Felony Arrests | 7 | * Other Violations | 427 | |
| * Other Misdemeanor Arrests | 10 | * Other Warnings | 393 | |
| * Criminal Summonses | 49 | * Total Number of Citations Issued | 1703 |