Police Will Have Elevated Presence In Western New York

If you are driving around Western New York this weekend expect to see more police patrols on the road.

The New York State Police along with local police in Western New York will have an elevated presence on the roads as part of the New York State Stop DWI/High visibility campaign.

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This weekend is part of the 100 Days of Summer where local police and New York State Troopers will be out with extra DWI checkpoints and patrols.

Besides the weekend during the Summer months, New York State Troopers will increase their DWI checkpoints and patrols around major holidays like 4th of July and Labor Day weekend.

Here is a look at the dates that New York State Police and local police will have extra patrols and checkpoints in 2024.

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End of Summer Dates

August 14 - September 2, 2024

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If you plan on drinking this summer, officials encourage you to get a designated driver or use a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft to get home safely.

The time between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend is called “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” as research shows that more fatal accidents involving DUI, Speeding, and distracted driving happen during the Summer months.