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Statewide Crackdown On Distracted, Impaired Driving Underway

The New York State Police and local law enforcement across the state announced they will be increasing patrols in an effort to combat impaired and distracted driving over the Memorial Day weekend. The initiative runs from Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30.

New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force over the holiday weekend to look for impaired, aggressive or distracted drivers.

New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force over the holiday weekend to look for impaired, aggressive or distracted drivers.

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 “On Memorial Day, we take time to honor the brave men and women who died in service to our county, remembering the sacrifice they made for all of us," said State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico. "As you plan your holiday weekend, we remind motorists to make safety their top priority: Drive sober, put on your seat belt and put down your smart phone. State Troopers will be highly visible this weekend and will have zero tolerance for impaired, reckless and distracted drivers.”

According to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, drunk driving killed 317 people and injured more than 5,600 others in New York State during 2014. Another 188 people were killed in drug-related crashes.

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

Troopers will be using both marked and undercover vehicles as part of the crackdown in order to more easily identify motorists who are violating the law. Undercover vehicles allow trooper's to better observe driving violations. These vehicles blend in with every day traffic but are unmistakable as emergency vehicles once the emergency lighting is activated.

On Memorial Day weekend in 2015, troopers arrested 187 people for drinking and driving, and issued more than 12,000 tickets.

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