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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
NYSP announces Memorial Day weekend driving crackdown
NEW YORK STATE (WWTI) – The Memorial Day holiday weekend means law enforcement will be out if full force. The New York State Police, in conjunction with local and county law enforcement, will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day weekend. The special enforcement period begins Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26. These extra patrols are funded through grants from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee. Memorial Day travel expected to break 20-year record This Memorial Day weekend marks one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Police will be out in force to remove impaired and reckless drivers from the state's roadways and ensure safe travel for all. For many New Yorkers, Memorial Day marks the start of the summer travel season, which means additional traffic and increased risks on our roadways. As we take time to honor those who died in service to our country, we encourage all motorists to make safety their number one priority. Drive sober, put down your smartphone, and slow down and move over if you see emergency vehicles or highway workers on the side of the road. Troopers will remain vigilant in keeping the roadways safe throughout the holiday weekend. New York State Police Superintendent Steven James Motorists should expect sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by multiple local law enforcement agencies. Troopers will use both marked vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles to identify motorists who are violating the law. CITE vehicles blend in with everyday traffic but are unmistakable as emergency vehicles once their lights are activated, allowing Troopers to more effectively observe violations. During last Memorial Day weekend, troopers arrested 225 people for impaired driving, issued 10,949 tickets, and investigated 239 crashes. No fatalities were reported. This initiative is partially funded by the GTSC. The GTSC and the New York State STOP-DWI Foundation remind motorists that the 'Have a Plan' mobile app is available for Apple, Android, and Windows smartphones. The app enables New Yorkers to locate and call a taxi, program a list of designated drivers, access information on DWI laws and penalties, and even report a suspected impaired driver. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
NYSP boosts impaired driving patrols for St. Patrick's Day
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul's office announced earlier this week that state law enforcement agencies will be ramping up impaired driving enforcement in the wake of the St. Patrick's Day holiday. In announcement made on Monday, the increased New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols will be present through St. Patrick's Day to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving. This annual traffic safety enforcement period — funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee — will operate through Monday, March 17. Here's a closer look at the legend of Saint Patrick Through education and enforcement, the New York State Police continuously work to keep drunk and impaired drivers off the road and remind people of the dangers of drinking and driving. I thank our partners at the Department of Motor Vehicles for their shared mission in keeping New York's roads safe. This St. Patrick's Day, don't make a fatal decision that costs your life or someone else's. New York State Police Superintendent Steven James In addition to DWI checkpoints, law enforcement officers will increase road patrols during the traffic enforcement period to surveil for drivers who are speeding or distracted, or those violating the 'Move Over Law.' New York State Police will also conduct checks at retail establishments targeting underage drinking and unlawful sales to minors during the campaign. During last year's St. Patrick's Day campaign, officers statewide arrested 935 motorists who were DWI, issued 24,699 tickets — 4,600 of which were for speeding violations. Choosing to drive impaired can ruin a driver's life or someone else's. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that each day, approximately 37 people in the United States are victims of drunk driving crashes — about one person every 39 minutes. Drivers that break the rules could face jail time, the loss of license, a higher insurance rate and dozens of unexpected expenses. Charges related to impaired driving carry fines of up to $10,000. The New York State Police and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) asks drivers to commit to following these easy steps, so people can enjoy a safe holiday without jeopardizing lives on the road. Before the festivities begin, plan a way to safely get home at the end of the night. Before you start drinking, designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home. If you're impaired, use a taxi or ridesharing service, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely. If you see a drunk driver on the road, call local law enforcement. You could save a life. The GTSC and the New York State STOP-DWI Foundation's 'Have a Plan' mobile app, is available for Apple and Android smartphones. The app enables New Yorkers to locate and call a taxi service and program a designated driver list. It also provides information on DWI laws and penalties, and a way to report a suspected impaired driver. New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state's toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
