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NY state police step up patrol to crack down on drunk, impaired driving this Fourth of July

Police will also be monitoring for people using electronic devices while on the road.

News 12 Staff

Jul 3, 2026, 7:14 AM

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New York state police are stepping up patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving this holiday weekend.

Drivers can expect to encounter sobriety checkpoints.

Police will also be monitoring for people using electronic devices while on the road.

The special enforcement lasts through Sunday, July 5.

Police say they issued more than 10,000 tickets in total last year.

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