Impaired driving crackdown runs Oct. 27 through Nov. 1
Madison County participating statewide STOP-DWI Halloween enforcement effort
Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood announced multiple police agencies throughout Madison County will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving.
“Halloween is meant to be scary, but not when it comes to driving,” Hood said. “When it comes to drunken driving, Halloween can turn the roads into a horror fest. While we spend time trick-or-treating and hosting parties with our loved ones, law enforcement officers across New York state will take to the roads in an effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives.”
The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts will run from Oct. 27 through Nov. 1. State police, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and municipal law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force.
Research shows that high-visibility enforcement can reduce impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. Sobriety checkpoints play a key part in raising awareness about the problem.
The STOP-DWI Halloween Weekend Crackdown is one of many statewide enforcement initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Throughout the remainder of the year, the statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown Campaign will also target Thanksgiving and the national holiday season in December.
While STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the numbers of alcohol- and drug-related fatalities, still too many lives are being lost because of crashes caused by drunk or impaired drivers; highly visible, highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI Crackdown Campaign aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving.
You can help to make a difference by having a sober plan. Download the “Have a Plan” app and always be able to find a safe ride home stopdwi.org/mobileapp.
“Impaired driving is completely preventable,” Hood said. “All it takes is a little planning. Have a safe and happy Halloween weekend.”