If you were among the drivers who got a ticket this past Labor Day weekend, you weren’t alone. The New York Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee reported more than 130-thousand tickets were handed out statewide, during an increased-enforcement campaign.
Over the two weeks ending Labor Day, some of the highest ticket totals came from drivers who were speeding, tagged for distracted driving, or driving while impaired.
| Violation | Number of Tickets |
| Impaired Driving | 4,125 |
| Distracted Driving | 5,018 |
| Move Over | 1,285 |
| Speeding | 24,905 |
| Seatbelt | 4,663 |
| Other Violations | 91,249 |
| Grand Total | 131,245 |
(Source: Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee)
State and local law enforcement agencies used sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols during the enforcement crackdown from August 15 through September 1.
Officials say they caught people driving recklessly, aggressively and impaired during the so-called end of summer holiday.
“Unfortunately, there were people who drove aggressively or impaired. Some caused crashes and others were stopped by law enforcement before they could hurt themselves or others,” said James Quattrone, Chautauqua County Sheriff.
He added most drivers did obey traffic and safety rules, whether they were going to beaches and camps, county fairs, or doing back-to-school school shopping.
