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State Police in New York have released the results of their recent crackdown on dangerous driving, which took place from Wednesday (November 26) through Sunday (November 30). During this period, officers issued 13,036 tickets as part of the Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement initiative. This effort was supported by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
The crackdown led to 247 arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and involved the investigation of 1,277 crashes, two of which were fatal. The enforcement campaign focused on speeding, aggressive driving, and the use of handheld electronic devices while driving. Officers conducted sobriety checkpoints and increased DWI patrols across the state.
In Central New York, 30 drivers were arrested for DWI, and numerous tickets were issued for speeding and distracted driving. Compared to last year's Thanksgiving enforcement period, when 12,867 tickets were issued and 259 people were arrested for DWI, this year saw a slight increase in tickets issued.
According to NEWS10 ABC, the initiative aimed to enhance road safety during the busy holiday travel period.