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New York steps up police patrols through Halloween, targeting impaired and reckless drivers

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 24 that State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols through Halloween, targeting impaired and reckless drivers.

Why it matters

Halloween brings a peak in parties and nighttime travel, and with it a higher risk of impaired and reckless driving. The state's advance announcement of stepped-up enforcement is both a warning and a reminder: drivers on the road over the holiday are far more likely to meet a patrol or a checkpoint.

Full report

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 24 that State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols through Halloween, targeting impaired and reckless drivers.

The seasonal enforcement push puts more officers on the roads over the holiday period, with a focus on drunk driving and reckless behaviour behind the wheel. The governor's office also urged parents and young people to take care travelling at night on Halloween.

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