Festivities to celebrate St. Patrick s Day are already underway and New York State Police are keeping a watchful eye on the roadways. If you drive drunk this week, there is an increased chance you ll be pulled over and arrested.
New York State Police officials announced a crackdown period starting yesterday (Tuesday) and running through Sunday, March 21st. That crackdown will come in the form of additional DWI patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints throughout the state.
State Police say these efforts are funded by the Governor s Traffic Safety Committee and are designed as extra persuasion to designate a driver or call an Uber as you re celebrating the Luck of the Irish. It doesn t take luck to be responsible and have a plan, in that way you create your own luck.
New York State Police are increasing patrols to catch drunk, impaired and reckless drivers as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway. This special traffic enforcement detail, which is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee runs through this Sunday.
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Drivers can expect to encounter additional patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period. Troopers will also ticket drivers who are using handheld electronic devices, and will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales to minors enforcement detail.
NYSP On Lookout for St. Patrick’s Day DWI Drivers
New York State Police are increasing patrols to catch drunk, impaired and reckless drivers as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway. This special traffic enforcement detail, which is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee runs through this Sunday. Drivers can expect to encounter additional patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period. Troopers will also ticket drivers who are using handheld electronic devices, and will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales to minors enforcement detail.
The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts began on Tuesday, March 16, and will end Sunday, March 21.
Lighthall said St. Patrickâs Day is a notoriously deadly period for impaired driving due to the number of celebrations and drivers on the road. âIf you plan on consuming alcohol, have a plan before you start,â he said. âHave a designated driver, call a taxi or walk. Whatever you do, just donât drive.â
New York State Police, Oswego County Sheriff patrols, and municipal law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force in an across-the-board effort to reduce the number of alcohol-related injuries and deaths.
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