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Police To Target Speeding, Aggressive Drivers During NY Enforcement Crackdown Police To Target Speeding, Aggressive Drivers During NY Enforcement Crackdown
Police To Target Speeding, Aggressive Drivers During NY Enforcement Crackdown Speeding drivers, watch out — police in New York are set to crack down on aggressive motorists during a weeklong enforcement crackdown.  The "Speed Week" enforcement initiative, which will begin on Monday, June 3, and continue through Sunday, June 9, will target speeding and aggressive drivers throughout New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. During the initiative, State Police will conduct additional patrols and actively monitor highway work zones to watch for drivers who violate New York's "Move Over" law.  Troopers will use both marked and Concealed Identity Traffic Enfor…
NY Move Over Law To Expand, Include All Stopped Vehicles NY Move Over Law To Expand, Include All Stopped Vehicles
NY Move Over Law To Expand, Include All Stopped Vehicles In an attempt to make driving safer for all New Yorkers, Gov. Kathy Hochul reminded drivers that the Move Over Law would be expanded by the end of March 2024. Starting Wednesday, March 27, New York’s Move Over Law, which was originally adopted to prevent collisions with emergency vehicles, will be expanded to include all vehicles stopped on highways, Hochul announced. “The safety of all New Yorkers is my top priority, especially those pulled over to the side of the road,” she said. Under the expanded version of the law, drivers who see any type of vehicle stopped on either shoulder of a…
'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State
'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Launches Across NY State ‘Tis the season for cracking down on drunk driving. Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and lasting through Monday, Jan. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Police would join in on the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. During the campaign, additional patrols will be out on the road, and DWI checkpoints will be set up to ensure any person driving under the influence is taken off the road. Hochul said troopers would also be on the lookout for distracted driving, people who are not properly buckled, and those who violate the “Move Over Law” requiring driving…
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul, in anticipation of the upcoming holiday weekend, announced the suspension of all construction-related lane closures across the state. From 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State will be suspended, the governor announced on Friday, Sept. 1. The decision is meant to ease travel congestion over Labor Day Weekend, Hochul said. “From our scenic trails to our world-class state parks, New York is home to some of the best places to celebrate Labor Day weekend,” she sa…
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…
Passing Car Takes Door Off Police Cruiser In Westchester: Video Passing Car Takes Door Off Police Cruiser In Westchester: Video
Passing Car Takes Door Off Police Cruiser In Westchester: Video State police are urging motorists to move over for emergency vehicles after a door was taken off one trooper's cruiser by a car that failed to do so in Westchester.  The incident happened on Sunday, April 2 around 11:30 a.m., when Trooper Robert Schaeffer was exiting his cruiser after pulling over on Interstate 95 in New Rochelle, according to state police.  Although his cruiser's emergency lights were activated, a passing car still failed to obey the state's "Move Over" law and took the door off the cruiser as Schaeffer opened it. He was then taken to the hospital with minor injuries.  A…
Nearly 200 Nabbed By NYSP Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend, Nearly 200 Nabbed By NYSP Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend,
Nearly 200 Nabbed By Nysp Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend, The final tally is in, and New York State Police troopers dished out more than 12,000 tickets and arrested nearly 150 motorists for alleged impaired driving, authorities announced. Between Wednesday, Nov. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 28, New York State Police issued 12,975 tickets during their annual Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period, down slightly from the previous year’s campaign. Over the holiday, state police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and ticketed distracted drivers who used handheld electronic devices. In total, 183 people were busted for driving whi…
Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols
Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out nearly 50 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat” in Westchester and Putnam counties. This week,  troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 49 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on I-684, the Taconic and Sprain Brook Parkways. During the two-day detail, troopers patrolled highway work zones for violations that include speeding, failing to adhere to the "Move Over" law use of a cell phone while d…
Here's When State Police Will Target Aggressive Drivers In 'Speed Week' Detail Here's When State Police Will Target Aggressive Drivers In 'Speed Week' Detail
Here's When State Police Will Target Aggressive Drivers In 'Speed Week' Detail “Speed Week” is back, as New York State Police troopers plan a weeklong crackdown on speeding, distracted and aggressive drivers in New York. The week-long enforcement will begin on Thursday, June 11, running through Wednesday, June 17, with New York State Police troopers patrolling highways, including work zones to target drivers violating "Move Over" laws. According to state police, speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes in New York State.  More than 42,000 people die as the result of traffic crashes each year nationally, and hundreds of…
Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown
Hundreds Face DWI, Speeding, Other Charges In Hudson Valley State Police Memorial Day Crackdown New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley dished out hundreds of tickets during Memorial Day Weekend to everyone from impaired motorists to speeding drivers. During the special enforcement campaign, which was held from Friday, May 22 through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, troopers issued more than 8,900 tickets, including 203 for alleged DWI. Troopers investigated 457 crashes during the detail, which resulted in injuries to 11 New Yorkers. There were also two fatal crashes during the holiday weekend. During the detail, New York State Police troopers issued tickets for: Speeding: 3,…
State Trooper Narrowly Escapes Injury After Patrol Car Gets Hit On Taconic Parkway State Trooper Narrowly Escapes Injury After Patrol Car Gets Hit On Taconic Parkway
State Trooper Narrowly Escapes Injury After Patrol Car Gets Hit On Taconic Parkway A New York State trooper narrowly escaped injury after his patrol car was rear-ended while he was assisting another driver. The crash took place around 7:29 a.m., Monday, Dec. 2, on the Taconic State Parkway in LaGrange, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. The trooper was outside of his vehicle assisting a driver who had been involved in another crash and was not injured. The driver was ticketed for failing to obey the Move Over law and for excessive speed, he added. No serious injuries were reported in either crash.
Police Vehicle Hit During Stop, Driver Ticketed Under 'Move Over' Law In Rockland Police Vehicle Hit During Stop, Driver Ticketed Under 'Move Over' Law In Rockland
Police Vehicle Hit During Stop, Driver Ticketed Under 'Move Over' Law In Rockland Ramapo police are reminding motorists of the Move Over law after an officer's vehicle was struck by a passing driver during a traffic stop. The incident took place on Sunday, Sept. 15, when an officer was on Route 17 in Sloatsburg assisting a motorist whose car had broken down, police said. Her patrol vehicle was parked on the side of the road with its red lights activated when it was struck by a passing vehicle, they added. No one was injured, but the driver of the passing vehicle did receive a ticket under New York State's "Move Over" law, the department said on Facebook. "Please rememb…
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail New York State Police are cracking down on speeding and aggressive motorists during a special weeklong enforcement initiative known as "Speed Awareness Week." State Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones to target drivers who violate New York’s "Move Over" law. This initiative will be carried out alongside the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee from Thursday, August 1 to Wednesday, August 7. The campaign will coincide with the NASCAR racing event at Watkins Glen International Raceway, and the ultimate goal of the effort is to improve safe highway travel for all motorists and…
State Police Launch Weeks-Long Holiday Details: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over State Police Launch Weeks-Long Holiday Details: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over
State Police Launch Weeks-Long Holiday Details: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over New York State Police are once again cracking down on impaired drivers by implementing a national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday safety campaign. Both state and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the program, which runs until Tuesday, Jan. 1. Until this time, expect an increased level of enforcement through sobriety checkpoints and more troopers on patrol. “Traffic safety is once again a top priority this season, with the goal of making everyone’s holiday a safe one,” said Superintendent George P. Beach II. “If you’re celebrating, please do so responsibly. Impaired…
Speeding, Distracted Driving Top 15K Tickets Issued In Statewide Detail Speeding, Distracted Driving Top 15K Tickets Issued In Statewide Detail
Speeding, Distracted Driving Top 15K Tickets Issued In Statewide Detail New York State Police have released ticketing and arrest numbers following the statewide Thanksgiving holiday detail, and speeding and distracted driving have topped the list of citations. The detail, which was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, started on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and ran until Sunday, Nov. 25. During this time, State Police used a variety of deterrents, including sobriety checkpoints, extra DWI patrols, and tickets for drivers using their mobile devices behind the wheel. In total, police arrest 215 people for DWI. They also investigated 1,244 accidents, which inc…
Halloween Police Details Result In 16.5K Tickets Statewide: Here's A Breakdown Halloween Police Details Result In 16.5K Tickets Statewide: Here's A Breakdown
Halloween Police Details Result In 16.5K Tickets Statewide: Here's A Breakdown New York State Police troopers dished out nearly double the number of tickets during a special Halloween enforcement detail. Troopers issued 16,690 tickets statewide during the enforcement campaign, up from 9,057 tickets last year. The detail ran from Saturday, Oct. 26, and lasted through Nov. 1. “Our top priority is the safety of everyone on our roads – our goal is not to spoil anyone’s fun on Halloween,” Terri Egan, the Executive Commissioner of the DMV said before the detail began. The detail included an increased number of sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI patrols. There were…
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Labor Day weekend as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to prevent drugged and drunk driving. The national enforcement period runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018. The last few weeks of summer through Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic volumes throughout the state. Unfortunately, this increased flow of traffic brings with it increased accidents, serious injuries and fatalities. Because this period is marked by increased travel and end of summer celebra…