N.Y. announces holiday impaired driving crackdown

ALBANY | State and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be stepping up patrols targeting impaired driving during the holiday travel season. The high visibility engagement campaign runs from Friday, Dec. 17 through Saturday, Jan. 1. The campaign is part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative designed to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes. It is sponsored by STOP-DWI with funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee. "The holiday season is when friends and family come together to celebrate, and we are committed to making road travel as safe as possible during this time," Gov. Kathy Hochul said Dec. 14 in announcing the campaign. "As you travel throughout the holiday season, do the right thing and plan ahead for a safe ride home — it only takes one mistake for someone to get hurt." During the 2020 holiday season initiative, law enforcement throughout the state arrested 2,067 people for impaired driving. In total, 70,878 tickets were issued for vehicle and traffic law violations. New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said "Every year there are needless tragedies and victims left behind because of drug or alcohol impaired drivers. Through education and enforcement, the New York State Police work to keep these drivers off the road. Through campaigns like Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, we remind people of the dangers of drinking and driving. Together, we can keep New York State's roads among the safest in the nation."

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N.Y. announces holiday impaired driving crackdown

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