Police Ticket Or Arrest 1,000+ In The HV Over Holiday Weekend: NYSP

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — A special enforcement detail to combat impaired, aggressive and reckless driving over Memorial Day weekend led to New York State police issuing 697 speeding tickets in the Hudson Valley during the long weekend, Gov. Hochul's office reported Tuesday.

Also, 352 people in the Hudson Valley were cited for seatbelt violations, including child restraints, while 67 tickets were given out in the region for distracted driving. Another 12 drivers were ticketed for failing to move over for emergency vehicles or workers.

There were 86 DWI arrests in the region, which had by far the most drunken-driving arrests in the state, followed by Long Island with 24.

"The results of this year’s campaign show that too many people are still getting behind the wheel while intoxicated or impaired by drugs," New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said in the announcement. "This behavior will not be tolerated, and our Troopers will remain vigilant in the removal of these reckless individuals from our roadways. I thank Governor Hochul for her unwavering support in keeping New York’s roadways safe for all who travel them."

The enforcement period ran from May 24-27. In total, state police issued 10,949 tickets and arrested 225 people for DWI on Memorial Day weekend. The heightened enforcement efforts are part of a larger commitment to protecting drivers, pedestrians and roadway workers.

“New York State has zero tolerance for drunk and impaired driving, and we are doing everything in our power to prevent the senseless tragedies that result from it," Hochul said. "Public safety is my number one priority, and we will continue to aggressively enforce our driving laws so that New Yorkers are protected."

Patch Editor Jerry Barmash contributed to this report.