State Police teaming up with local law enforcement statewide for annual Labor Day Weekend DWI, reckless driving crackdown

It's the last hurrah for Summer, and the New York State Police is warning drivers to be responsible over Labor Day Weekend.

The annual Labor Day Weekend enforcement blitz begins September 1 and runs through Monday, September 4, 2023.

Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic throughout the state, officials say. This increased flow of traffic also brings with it an increase in accidents, serious injuries, and fatalities and police will be out in force to remove impaired and reckless drivers from the roadways. 

“Traffic safety is a top priority, and each day Troopers work to ensure the well-being of all those who utilize New York’s roadways," said New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli.

"Our goal during this enforcement is to ensure we can take intoxicated and drug impaired drivers off our roadways before they injure or kill others. Our Troopers will remain vigilant to remove reckless drivers from our roads and hold them accountable for their actions. I thank the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for their support in conducting pivotal traffic enforcements such as this.”

Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police and local law enforcement agencies during this holiday weekend.

This initiative is partially funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC).

During last-year's Labor Day holiday crackdown, Troopers arrested 191 people for DWI, issued 9,580 total tickets, and investigated 140 crashes, which resulted in three fatalities.

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