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NYSP: Annual Thanksgiving holiday crackdown enforcement period underway through December 1

Published on November 25, 2024

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Local law enforcement agencies have teamed up with the New York State Police for the annual Thanksgiving holiday enforcement crackdown.

It began on Saturday and continues through December 1. During this special enforcement campaign, drivers can expect an increased number of fixed sobriety test points.

Furthermore, police will be on the lookout for reckless and distracted drivers.

The New York State Police proudly joins our law enforcement partners in the ongoing effort to discourage, detect, and apprehend impaired and drunk drivers,” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said.

“A common threat on our roads that we continually fight is impaired and drunk driving. Traffic enforcement is imperative to everyone’s well-being and the goal of making this holiday a safe one."

During last-year’s Thanksgiving holiday enforcement blitz, troopers arrested 178 drivers for DWI, issued 4,349 speeding tickets, and 362 tickets for distracted driving.

If you drive drunk or drugged, you not only put your life and the lives of others at risk, you could face arrest, jail time, and substantial fines and attorney fees, according to the State Police.

Furthermore, the average drinking and driving arrest costs are up to $10,000.

Arrested drunk and drugged drivers face the loss of their driver’s license, higher insurance rates, and dozens of unanticipated expenses from attorney fees, fines and court costs, car towing and repairs, and lost time at work.

The New York State Police, GTSC and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommend these simple tips to prevent impaired driving:

  • Plan a safe way home before the fun begins;
  • Before drinking, designate a sober driver;
  • If you’re impaired, use a taxi or ride sharing service, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation;
  • Use your community’s sober ride program;
  • If you suspect a driver is drunk or impaired on the road, don’t hesitate to contact local law enforcement;
  • If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.

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