State and local law enforcement agencies throughout New York will be stepping up patrols to crack down on impaired driving during the busy holiday travel season.

The enforcement campaign will run until Wednesday, January 1 as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over initiative. The crackdown is designed to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes.

“We want New Yorkers to travel safely so they can celebrate the holidays with their friends and families,” said Governor Andrew Cuomo.

“I am asking every driver to consider the danger they pose to themselves and others when they choose to drive impaired. There will be zero tolerance for impaired driving, and state and local law enforcement will be highly visible to ensure that every impaired driver is caught and held accountable.”

During the 2018 enforcement campaign, law enforcement throughout the state arrested 4,142 people for impaired driving and issued 144,197 tickets for other vehicle and traffic law violations.