Law enforcement agencies throughout New York State issued 55,661 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,224 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement period ran from March 10-17.
“Public safety is my number one priority, and alongside our partners in law enforcement, we’re cracking down on dangerous and illegal driving that puts our communities at risk,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “I’ll always stand up to protect the people of New York, and I encourage everyone to drive responsibly over holidays, celebrations and beyond.”
During the campaign, State and local law enforcement officers utilized sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. The statewide initiative was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC).
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder said, “This is one of several holidays where we know there is a higher likelihood of individuals driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. By conducting these annual mobilizations, we strengthen the ability of law enforcement to protect everyone on our roads during those periods.”
New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “I applaud the tremendous work put forth by our State Police members and law enforcement partners that have attributed to the success of this initiative. The New York State Police will steadily continue to intercept drunk and impaired drivers throughout New York State. I thank our partners at the Department of Motor Vehicles for helping to keep New York’s roads among the safest in the nation.”
As part of the enforcement, law enforcement officers also targeted speeding and aggressive drivers across the state. Below is a breakdown of the total tickets that were issued.
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