This holiday season, the New York State Police is participating in a national law enforcement effort to crack down on drunk driving, Governor Kathy Hochul announced.
This measure is part of the national campaign “Drive sober or you will be arrested”, which began on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 and will extend until Monday, January 1, 2024.
“Drunk driving is reckless, dangerous and illegal, and we have zero tolerance on New York’s roads,” said Governor Hochul. “We are sending a clear message this holiday season that those who violate our traffic and vehicle laws will be fined or face criminal charges,” the state leader added.
In addition to DWI checkpoints and patrols, troopers will be on the lookout for distracted drivers, vehicle occupants who are not wearing seat belts correctly, and drivers who violate the “Move Over Law,” which requires motorists Use extreme caution when passing emergency vehicles that are stopped on or on the side of the road. The State Police will also carry out details on the control of underage alcohol consumption throughout the state.
Free app
The Have a Plan app can help. The free app from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and the NYS STOP-DWI Foundation allows you to designate a driver, call a taxi or rideshare, and review the consequences of driving under the influence. You can even use the app to report a drunk or drugged driver. The application is available for Apple, Android and Windows smartphones.
In an effort to ease travel over the holiday weekends, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects will be suspended on New York State highways beginning Friday, December 22 at 6 a.m. until Tuesday, December 26 at 6 a.m. Construction will also be suspended from Friday, December 29 at 6 a.m. until Tuesday, January 2 at 6 a.m. to facilitate travel for motorists.
Officials said some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers for emergency repairs. The suspension of construction aligns with New York State’s Driver’s First Initiative, which prioritizes the convenience of motorists to minimize traffic congestion and travel delays due to road and bridge work.
During last year’s campaign, GTSC reported, law enforcement agencies across the state issued 94,372 tickets. Of those tickets, 18,222 were for speeding, 3,028 for distracted driving, 2,684 for seat belts, 472 for the “Move Over Law” and 3,139 people were arrested for driving under the influence. 66,827 motorists were fined for other violations.
2023-12-23 15:36:00
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