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The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) in New York has announced the results of its latest crackdown on dangerous drivers. The enforcement period, which ran from October 25 through October 31, resulted in 46,212 tickets being issued statewide for various vehicle and traffic law violations. This marks a significant increase from the same period last year, when almost 33,000 tickets were issued.
Of the tickets issued this year, 1,260 were for impaired driving and 1,600 were for distracted driving. The crackdown was part of a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before and on Halloween. Sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols were conducted throughout the campaign by state and local law enforcement officers. The initiative is funded annually by the GTSC.
According to the GTSC, the number of individuals driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol sharply increases around holiday celebrations, making these targeted enforcement campaigns crucial for protecting everyone on the roads.
New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, "The results of this effort show that far too many people put their lives and the lives of others at risk through the poor choices they make while driving. Troopers will continue to crack down on reckless and impaired drivers to keep our roads safe for all users."
The GTSC plans to continue these targeted mobilizations around other holidays, including St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and other periods of time from August to September and December to January.