State Police and local law enforcement will be conducting special St. Patrick's Day enforcement efforts as celebrations begin this weekend.

The effort will begin on Saturday and run through March 17th.

It will include sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI patrols.  Police will also be ticketing drivers who use handheld electronic devices.

"State Police and local law enforcement will be out in full force over the coming days to help ensure a safe holiday," Governor Cuomo said. "This state has zero tolerance for reckless and impaired driving and I encourage all New Yorkers to celebrate
responsibly in order to help prevent senseless tragedies."

During the 2015 St. Patrick's Day weekend enforcement effort, State Troopers made 264 DWI arrests and issued more than 14,000 tickets.

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