23-05-2025
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.
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