Saratoga County to participate in Labor Day DWI crackdown
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. >> Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Kevin Tollisen announced Saratoga County police agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving.
Law enforcement officers across New York State will take to the roads in an effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives on what is for many the final weeks of the summer traveling season.
The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts start on Aug. 14 and will end on Sept. 2.
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. New York State Police, County Sheriff and municipal law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force.
The STOP-DWI Labor Day Weekend Crackdown is one of many statewide enforcement initiatives promoted by the New York State STOP-DWI Association with additional funding from our STOP-DWI Foundation and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
Throughout the remainder of the year, the Statewide STOPDWI Crackdown Campaign will also target Halloween 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.
Residents can help to make a difference by Having a Sober Plan!
Download the STOP-DWI mobile app — “Have a Plan” — and you will always be able to find a safe ride home (www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp).
Impaired driving is completely preventable. All it takes is a little planning. Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!