Police Will Be Targeting Drivers In New York

There will be a massive amount of police on roads in New York this weekend. Don't get caught slipping and become a statistic. Per usual, the New York State Police and other law enfrocement agencies will be ramping up patrols due to the holiday weekend. It's not a good time to be a bad driver!

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Last year, State and local law enforcement agencies gave out 37,000 tickets over the Fourth of July enforcement campaign, which ran from July 3 through July 7, 2024. There were ramped-up patrols during the holiday weekend that targeted reckless and aggressive driving. There were also sobriety checkpoints.

Per Governor Kathy Hochul, a total of 1,227 New Yorkers were charged with driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. New York State Police arrested 251 people on drunken driving charges. A total of 12,700 tickets were issued on other charges, including 4,248 for speeding, 1,315 for no seat belt, 360 for distracted driving, and 219 for failing to abide by the Move Over Law.

Keep in mind that this year will be no different. If you plan on partying for the holiday, make sure you have a designated driver or ride share if you go out.

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Per Governor Kathy Hochul's office,

"Law enforcement officers from across the state will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target dangerous and aggressive driving during what is considered the busiest travel weekend of the summer. The campaign, which is funded by GTSC, began on Monday, June 30 and will run through Sunday, July 6."

This is a warning to anyone planning on celebrating this holiday weekend. Make sure you have a designated driver or catch a ride. One night of being irresponsible can cost you a lot. You could kill or injure someone else or yourself. Plus, there is a massive cost to driving under the influence - you could get jail time, fines, and attorney fees. A drunk driving arrest in New York could cost up to $10,000. You also face the loss of your driver’s license and higher insurance rates.

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