GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 55,000 TICKETS ISSUED DURING STATEWIDE IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT MOBILIZATION
55,661 Tickets Issued Statewide for Various Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations
1,224 Tickets Issued Statewide for Impaired Driving
March 21, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced law enforcement agencies throughout the State issued 55,661 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,224 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement period ran from March 10-17.
“Public safety is my number one priority, and alongside our partners in law enforcement, we’re cracking down on dangerous and illegal driving that puts our communities at risk,” Governor Hochul said. “I’ll always stand up to protect the people of New York, and I encourage everyone to drive responsibly over holidays, celebrations and beyond.”
During the campaign, State and local law enforcement officers utilized sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. The statewide initiative was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC).
Posted: March 22nd, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.