Seasonal & Holidays
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Starts Friday
Putnam County law enforcement agencies announced they'll participate.
SOUTHEAST, NY — Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr., Town of Carmel Police Department Chief Anthony Hoffmann, and Kent Police Department Chief Kevin Owens announced that Putnam County police agencies and STOP-DWI Coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.
The high visibility engagement campaign runs from Friday through Jan. 1.
This campaign is part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative designed to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes. It is sponsored by STOP-DWI with funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
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During the 2020 holiday season initiative, law enforcement throughout the state arrested 2,067 people for impaired driving. In total, 70,878 tickets were issued for vehicle and traffic law violations.
Spend this holiday season celebrating with friends and family, and protect their lives and yours.
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