Governor Hochul Launches Statewide Crackdown on Impaired Driving for Thanksgiving Weekend
(WNY News Now) Governor Kathy Hochul launched a statewide crackdown on reckless and intoxicated driving through the Thanksgiving weekend, and state officials are acting swiftly to ensure safe holiday travel.State Police and other law enforcement agencies around the state will step up patrols during Thanksgiving weekend to combat irresponsible and intoxicated driving, Governor Kathy Hochul announced today. The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee-funded special enforcement period, which runs from Saturday, November 23 to Sunday, December 1, will also focus on other risky driving practices, such as breaking the Move Over Law.Governor Hochul stated, "We want everyone to safely reach their friends and loved ones as Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busiest travel season of the year." I w...