{"id":98399,"date":"2018-12-14T15:30:43","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T20:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=98399"},"modified":"2018-12-14T12:10:30","modified_gmt":"2018-12-14T17:10:30","slug":"state-police-announce-participation-in-national-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-national-crackdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=98399","title":{"rendered":"State police announce participation in national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over national crackdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

State police announce participation in national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over national crackdown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The New York State Police will join the national enforcement initiative to crack down on impaired driving this holiday season.

State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the national \u201cDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over\u201d campaign, which starts today, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, and runs through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints, along with more troopers on roadways during this campaign.

\u201cTraffic safety is once again a top priority this season, with the goal of making everyone\u2019s holiday a safe one,” said Superintendent George P. Beach II. “If you\u2019re celebrating, please do so responsibly. Impaired drivers cause needless deaths and injuries. Have a plan and you could save a life \u2013 maybe even your own.\u201d

In addition to the DWI checkpoints and patrols, Troopers will be watching for distracted drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers violating the \u201cMove Over Law,\u201d which requires motorists to exercise extreme caution when passing emergency vehicles that are stopped in or on the side of the road. State Police will also conduct underage drinker enforcement details statewide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the campaign, Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles as part of the operation. The CITE vehicles allow Troopers to more easily identify motorists who are using handheld devices while driving. CITE vehicles allow the Trooper to better observe distracted driving violations. These vehicles blend in with every day traffic, but are unmistakable as emergency vehicles once the emergency lighting is activated.

During last year\u2019s crackdown, State Police issued 40,489 tickets. Of those tickets more than 13,394 were for speeding, 1,268 were for distracted driving and 571 for the \u201cMove Over Law.\u201d There were also 645 people arrested for DWI and 10 people killed in motor vehicle crashes.

These traffic enforcement campaigns are funded by the Governor\u2019s Traffic Safety Committee.

\u201cI applaud our partners in the New York State Police and local law enforcement for ensuring that travel on New York roadways is done as safely as possible this holiday season,” said Terri Egan, DMV Executive Deputy Commissioner and Acting Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. “It\u2019s important New Yorkers remember that impaired driving is risky behavior that puts you and others sharing the road in danger and is absolutely avoidable. Before going out to celebrate with family and friends, make a plan for getting home safely. Choose a designated driver or download our free \u2018Have a Plan\u2019 mobile app that will connect you to your area\u2019s ride-sharing or taxi services.\u201d

The\u00a0Have a Plan app<\/a>\u00a0can help. The free app from the Governor\u2019s Traffic Safety Committee and the NYS STOP-DWI Foundation allows you to designate a driver, call a cab or ride share, and to review the consequences of impaired driving. You can even use the app to report a drunk or drugged driver. The app is available for Apple, Android, and Windows smart phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep our roads safer this holiday season, the New York State Police and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offer these tips:

\u00b7 Plan a safe way home\u00a0before\u00a0the celebrating begins;
\u00b7 Before drinking, designate a sober driver;
\u00b7 If you\u2019re impaired, use a taxi or ride-sharing service, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation;
\u00b7 Use your community\u2019s sober ride program;
\u00b7 If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don\u2019t hesitate to contact local law enforcement;
\u00b7 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 their destination safely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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