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Increased police presence planned in St. Lawrence County, throughout state for Labor Day weekend

Posted 9/2/17

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force this Labor Day weekend as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" DWI …

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Increased police presence planned in St. Lawrence County, throughout state for Labor Day weekend

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force this Labor Day weekend as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" DWI campaign. The enforcement period is underway and runs through Monday, September 4, 2017.

"I encourage both New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy all that our great state has to offer this Labor Day weekend, and to do so safely and responsibly," Governor Cuomo said. "Troopers and local law enforcement will be highly visible this weekend, and if you drink and drive, you will get pulled over."

Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic volumes throughout the state, which can lead to increased accidents, serious injuries and fatalities. Since the holiday weekend is marked by increased travel and alcohol consumption, law enforcement officials across the country have chosen to jointly participate in the campaign.

The State Police goal is to maximize DWI enforcement efforts to ensure motorists are not needlessly injured or killed by an intoxicated or drug impaired drivers during this time. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints during the campaign, along with more troopers on major highways during this detail. Unmarked patrol vehicles will also be on patrol.

In addition to the DWI checkpoints and patrols, Troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating the Move Over Law.

Over Labor Day Weekend 2016, the State Police made 220 DWI arrests and issued more than 11,000 tickets.