Norwood police step up impaired driving enforcement

NORWOOD — Drinking and driving puts everyone’s safety on the road at risk.

As the summer weather and graduation season is upon us, Norwood Police Department announced that they will be conducting traffic enforcement focusing on impaired operation to keep everyone on the road safe.

A recent incident underscored the importance of community involvement in preventing impaired driving.

This past weekend, a video captured an impaired driver, which led to an OUI arrest by Norwood Police.

The department expressed gratitude to the good Samaritan who took the video and called the police, helping to remove an impaired driver from the road.

Police urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected impaired driving to ensure the safety of all road users during the busy summer months.