Putnam Joins Statewide Thanksgiving STOP-DWI Campaign

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Putnam County police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.

This Thanksgiving weekend, millions will hit the roads eager to spend time with family and friends. It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year, with more than 53.4 million people expected to travel this Thanksgiving, according to this year's travel forecast by AAA. The prediction marks a 13 percent increase from 2020, with travel volumes close to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019.

Unfortunately, more people on the roadways means the potential for more vehicle crashes, Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr., Town of Carmel Police Department Chief Anthony Hoffmann and Kent Police Department Chief Kevin Owens said in an announcement about the upcoming STOP-DWI Thanksgiving High Visibility Engagement Campaign.

The statewide campaign starts Wednesday and will end on Sunday. It is a combined effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives.

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The STOP-DWI Thanksgiving High Visibility Engagement Campaign is one of many statewide initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The Statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign also targets Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day/End of Summer, Halloween, Holiday Season, Super Bowl weekend and St. Patrick’s Day.

Highly visible, highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving.

You can help to make a difference by Having a Sober Plan! Download our mobile app – “Have a Plan” and you will always be able to find a safe ride home www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp

Impaired driving is completely preventable. All it takes is a little planning.