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'Must Be Changed': Drugged Driving Loophole Target Of NY Bill Amid Rising Fatalities
New York state lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at expanding the definition of drugged driving amid a rise in fatal crashes. A bill sponsored by Democratic Sen. John Mannion and co-sponsored by two Republicans would change the definition of “drug” in the vehicle and traffic law to include any substance or combination of substances that impairs one’s ability to drive. Under current state law, drivers who are obviously impaired by a drug can only be arrested and prosecuted if the substance they are on is listed in a specific section of the Public Health Law. The problem, proponent…
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 41 Tickets In Northern Westchester Speed Detail
More than three dozen tickets were dished out by New York State Police troopers in the area during a special speed detail in Northern Westchester. On Tuesday, May. 26, troopers handed out 41 tickets along the Route 9 corridor during the targeted enforcement period in the Town of Cortlandt. Thirty-six of the 41 tickets were issued for speed-related infractions. Police said that the "operation was conducted in furtherance of our mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway.” According to police, speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal c…
Police & Fire
Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police
As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, New York State Police announce they will increase patrol to combat drunk and impaired driving. The STOP-DWI enforcement effort will take place statewide beginning on Friday, May 22, and runs through Tuesday, May 26, the department said. State police will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired and reckless drivers on the highways, the department said. “Driving impaired is a choice that often has serious and even deadly consequences, State Police Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "State Troopers will be highly visible this we…
Police & Fire
Police Issue 41 Tickets In Northern Westchester Speeding Detail
More than three dozen tickets were dished out by New York State Police troopers in the area during a special speed detail in Northern Westchester. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, troopers handed out 41 tickets along the Route 9 corridor during the targeted enforcement period in Cortlandt. Thirty-five of the 41 tickets were issued for speed-related infractions. Police said that the "operation was conducted in furtherance of our mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway.” According to police, speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes…
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 48 Tickets In Westchester Speed Enforcement Detail
New York State Police troopers handed out four dozen tickets during a special speed enforcement detail on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. During the detail in Hawthorne, a total of 48 tickets were issued for a variety of vehicle and traffic violations on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Of those tickets, 37 for were drivers allegedly speeding. According to police, speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes in New York State. According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research at the Universit…
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 42 Tickets In Northern Westchester Speed Detail
Nearly four dozen tickets were dished out by New York State Police troopers in the area during a special speed detail on Route 9 in Northern Westchester. On Sunday, Sept. 17, troopers handed out 42 tickets along the Route 9 corridor during the targeted enforcement period in Cortlandt. Thirty-six of the 42 tickets were issued for speed-related infractions. Police said that the "operation was conducted in furtherance of our mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway.” According to police, speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes …
Police & Fire
Slow Down: Westchester Police Agencies To Target Speeding Drivers During Detail
Police agencies in Westchester will be targeting speeding drivers as they enter into a “high-visibility enforcement campaign aimed at reducing the incidence of speed-related crashes.” Beginning on Thursday, Aug. 1, officers started targeting motorists, noting that each year, speed-related crashes cost Americans approximately $40 billion, according to the Insurance Information Institute. The emphasis details are expected to last through Wednesday, Aug. 7. According to police, speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes in New York State. Acco…
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 35 Tickets In Northern Westchester Speed Detail
Nearly three dozen tickets were dished out by New York State Police troopers in Northern Westchester during a special speed detail on Route 9 in Cortlandt and Croton-on-Hudson. On Wednesday, July 24, troopers handed out 35 tickets along the Route 9 corridor during the targeted enforcement period. Police said that the "operation was conducted in furtherance of our mission to ensure highway safety for all users of the roadway.” According to police, speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes in New York State. According to the Institute for Traf…
Police & Fire
Police Issue 128 Tickets In Taconic State Parkway Detail
“Speed Week” heated up in Dutchess County, as New York State Police troopers handed out more than 100 tickets during a speed enforcement on the Taconic State Parkway. During the detail on Monday, June 10, a total of 128 tickets were dished out, including 111 of which were for speed-related infractions. According to police, the goal of the Speed Week campaign and enforcement year round is to "reduce speed-related crashes and improve safe travel for drivers and passengers on New York’s roads. Speeding by all vehicle types, as well as other traffic violations, will be heavily enforced through…
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 58 Tickets In Westchester Speed Enforcement Detail
Dozens of tickets were dished out during a New York State Police “Speed Week” enforcement operation on the Sprain Brook Parkway. New York State Police troopers from the Hawthorne barracks were in Hawthorne on Thursday, June 6 for the detail, where they handed out a total of 58 tickets, including 51 of which were for speed-related infractions. According to police, the goal of the Speed Week campaign and enforcement year round is to "reduce speed-related crashes and improve safe travel for drivers and passengers on New York’s roads. Speeding by all vehicle types, as well as other traffic v…
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