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‘Operation Hard Hat’ sees nearly 70 drivers ticketed in one day on Southern State Parkway

New York State Police say it was a part of Operation Hard Hat, a multi-department initiative aiming to crack down on reckless driving in highway work zones.

Lauren Pena

Jul 22, 2026, 7:05 AM

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Nearly 70 drivers on the Southern State Parkway were ticketed in just one day this week.

New York State Police say it was a part of Operation Hard Hat, a multi-department initiative aiming to crack down on reckless driving in highway work zones.

Troop L participated in the operation on Monday, issuing 68 total tickets over the course of a few hours.

Thirty-three of those tickets were for speeding, according to Troop L.

“Those numbers are not just statistics, they represent drivers who put highway workers, emergency responders, and fellow motorists at risk,” said state police in a post on Facebook.

State police say the results should remind the public to slow down, move over when required and stay alert behind the wheel.

RELATED: Police aim to keep workers safe, drivers aware with Operation Hard Hat

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