The New York State Police plans to increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions over the Fourth of July holiday. State Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide. The special enforcement began on Saturday, June 30th and will run through Thursday, July 5th. Last year, the State Police issued nearly 10,500 vehicle and traffic tickets during the Fourth of July holiday. Troopers arrested 240 people for DWI and investigated 152 crashes, which resulted in three fatalities and 248 injuries. Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel.
