2 Dozen Driving Under The Influence Arrests On Long Island Highways Last Weekend: State Police

FARMINGDALE, NY — State police made 24 arrests last weekend (Aug. 22-24) on Long Island for driving under the influence.

Many of those arrested were for speeding or changing lanes unsafely, state police said.

Troopers vigilantly patrolled the parkways and were assigned to a fixed checkpoint to stop those who chose to put others at risk, state police said.

Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, State police encourage people to find alternative travel options to avoid driving under the influence, including using Uber or Lyft, having a designated driver or getting a ride from a sober third party.

"Driving under the influence is a choice. The tragic consequences that can result from choosing to drive drunk or high are entirely preventable," state police said.