BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NYS Governor's Office shared in a release on Thursday that during the statewide crackdown on impaired driving for the Labor day weekend, over 20,000 tickets were issued by police.
When breaking down that number --
- 4,374 tickets were issued for speeding
- 192 were issued for the move over law
- 824 were issued for seatbelt
- 966 were issued for drug or alcohol impairment
- 514 were issued for distracted driving
- 13,844 were issued for other violations
The campaign had been over the time period of August 30 - September 2. At that time there were increased patrols across the state. These campaigns and enforcement periods are funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
“These enforcement periods are so important to remind New York drivers that there are consequences for their actions if they decide they are going to be reckless on our roadways,” Governor Hochul said. “I commend the men and women in law enforcement who are out there to keep us safe whether we are behind the wheel or the passenger seat, and I implore drivers to drive safely and remember that you are not the only one on the road.”
Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder said, “Our mission is to save lives and keep New Yorkers safe on the roadways. That work would not be possible without our law enforcement partners who work tirelessly to remove unsafe drivers from the roads and help us move closer to our shared goal of eliminating crashes and injuries.”
New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “I applaud the tremendous work put forth by our members and law enforcement partners that have attributed to the success of this enforcement. Whether it is distracted driving or impaired driving, it is dangerous driving that needlessly claims lives. I thank Governor Hochul for her shared commitment and continued support in prioritizing traffic safety. Through persistent education and enforcement, the State Police continues the mission to make New York’s roads safer, by discouraging, detecting, and arresting negligent drivers.”
NYS Sheriffs’ Association President and Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond said, “Law enforcement asks everyone to drive safely and to not drive impaired. Most drivers heed our advice, but some don’t. Many dangerous, distracted, reckless drivers were stopped, ticketed, and taken off the road by law enforcement this Labor Day weekend. The Sheriffs of New York State ask you to be responsible and safe drivers during the holidays, and every day.”
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