Nearly 14,000 traffic tickets issued by NYSP during Thanksgiving week

NEW YORK STATE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — New York State Police issued 13,887 tickets statewide during the 2020 Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative. The initiative targeted unsafe driving behaviors.

Besides issuing tickets, 155 people were arrested for DWI, and police investigated 757 crashes that included three fatalities.

“Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs endangers every single traveler on the road, and it simply will not be tolerated,” said New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. “Not only during the holidays, but at all times, the message is clear – be responsible and drive sober or make plans for finding a safe ride home. It’s literally that simple and by following those rules, our roads will be safer and lives will be saved.”

Acting State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said, “I commend our Troopers and our local law enforcement partners for the work they do each day to keep our roads safe. State Police will continue to be highly visible throughout the holiday season, looking out for reckless and aggressive drivers. We urge drivers to do their part by making the right choices when they get behind the wheel – drive sober, follow posted speed limits, and put away your smartphones.”

GTSC Chair and DMV Commissioner Mark J. F. Schroeder said, “I applaud all law enforcement who took part in this mobilization to keep our roads as safe as possible. We want everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season. No one’s holiday memories should be marred by a needless tragedy. If you plan to drink as part of your celebration, please do not drive. Having a plan to designate a sober driver or arrange a ride home could save a life.”

The results of the campaign broken down by Troop:

Troop	Region	Speed	DWI Arrests(# of persons)	Distracted Driving	Child Restraint/Seat Belt	Move Over	Total Tickets (includes other violations)
A	Western NY	418	5	19	164	7	1,198
B	North Country	198	10	17	82	2	890
C	Southern Tier	431	9	11	172	17	1,096
D	Central NY	399	14	54	263	10	1,506
E	Finger Lakes	479	8	31	152	8	1,240
F	Upper Hudson Valley	634	32	39	392	30	1,930
G	Capital Region	294	15	49	107	8	1,086
K	Lower Hudson Valley	856	29	37	117	45	1,626
L	Long Island	249	14	26	59	4	842
NYC	New York City	58	4	34	135	9	734
T	NYS Thruway	855	15	21	182	48	1,739