Research shows that high-visibility enforcement can reduce drunk driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent.  Sobriety checkpoints play a key part in raising awareness about the problem.  These efforts are primarily funded by DWI fine money as well as additional grants from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee that are provided to participating counties through the STOP-DWI Foundation.  The STOP-DWI Labor Day Weekend Crackdown is one of many statewide enforcement initiatives promoted by the New York State STOP-DWI Association. Throughout the remainder of the year the Statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown Campaign will also target Halloween and the national Holiday Season in December.

While STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the numbers of alcohol and drug related fatalities, still too many lives are being lost because of crashes caused by drunk or impaired drivers. Highly visible, highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI Crackdown Campaign aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving.  Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

These efforts are primarily funded by DWI fine money as well as additional grants from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee that are provided to participating counties through the STOP-DWI Foundation.