Law enforcement are stepping up patrols this weekend to combat speeding and impaired driving.
According to the governor’s office, the Columbus Day enforcement campaign began Thursday and will run through Monday. As part of the campaign, state troopers and local police will hold sobriety checkpoints throughout the state and increase patrols.
The tragic consequences of impaired and reckless driving are avoidable if we all make safety our top priority,” Governor Hochul said. “I echo law enforcement in reminding drivers to obey posted speed limits, move over for emergency and maintenance vehicles, and do not drive if you are impaired. Your choices will affect the safety of your fellow New Yorkers — acting responsibly will prevent the senseless tragedies caused by speeding and impaired driving.”
State Police are also reminding motorists to stay safe and follow basic safe driving measures.
New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “During this campaign, State Police and our law enforcement partners will be highly visible and looking for motorists driving in an unsafe manner. By making safe choices, the injuries and deaths caused by speeding and drunk driving are completely preventable. As always, we will have zero tolerance for those who endanger others by driving recklessly.”
Last year’s Columbus Day enforcement period saw troopers issue 11,571 tickets and arrested 138 individuals for driving while intoxicated. Of the tickets issued, 4,926 were for speeding.
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