Troopers Make More Than 750 DWI Arrests During Labor Day

State Police arrested 769 people for driving while intoxicated during the 20-day "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Labor Day Crackdown.

219 of the arrests took place during the Labor Day weekend alone. Troopers also issued nearly 48,000 tickets for speeding, distracted driving, seat belt violations and failing to pull over.

New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D'Amico said, "State Troopers will simply not tolerate those who get behind the wheel of a vehicle while impaired and put the lives of others at risk. We will continue to work on these enforcement initiatives with the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and our local law enforcement partners to put impaired drivers behind bars and make our roads safe for all travelers."

"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" is a national initiative aimed at reducing deaths and injuries caused by motorists driving drunk or impaired by drugs.

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