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Week-Long Crackdown On Distracted Driving Launched In NY: Here's How Much Violators Will Pay Week-Long Crackdown On Distracted Driving Launched In NY: Here's How Much Violators Will Pay
Week-Long Crackdown On Distracted Driving Launched In NY: Here's How Much Violators Will Pay New York State Police are launching a statewide crackdown on distracted driving — and those caught on their phones will have to pay up.  The enforcement effort, known as “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” runs from Monday, April 6, through Monday, April 13, during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, State Police announced on Monday. Troopers will conduct targeted patrols focused on drivers using electronic devices while behind the wheel.  Officials said both marked patrol cars and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles will be used. These vehicles allow police to see …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Dutchess County Town Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Dutchess County Town
Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Dutchess County Town As aggressive drivers flood the roadways, a town in the region will increase traffic enforcement to address the issue. The patrols will occur in Dutchess County in the town of Poughkeepsie in the coming weeks. According to the town of Poughkeepsie Police, officers will actively monitor for violations such as speeding, unsafe lane changes, passing red lights, and other dangerous driving behaviors.  "Our goal is to enhance road safety and ensure a secure driving environment for everyone," the department said. The enforcement will take place throughout the town limits.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Targeted 4-Hour Detail Results In 23 Traffic Stops At Busy Hudson Valley Shopping Center Targeted 4-Hour Detail Results In 23 Traffic Stops At Busy Hudson Valley Shopping Center
Targeted 4-Hour Detail Results In 23 Traffic Stops At Busy Hudson Valley Shopping Center Following complaints from residents and business owners, a targeted police detail at a busy Hudson Valley shopping center resulted in 23 traffic summonses over only four hours.  The enforcement campaign was conducted in Putnam County on Friday evening, May 17 at the Mahopac Village Center shopping center. According to Carmel Police, the detail was undertaken following complaints from residents and business owners concerning large gatherings of loitering vehicles in the parking lot and erratic driving.  The campaign was the second such effort to be conducted at the shopping center…

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by Ben Crnic