{"id":41680,"date":"2023-04-20T00:16:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T04:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=41680"},"modified":"2023-04-20T00:16:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T04:16:52","slug":"nys-state-police-to-crack-down-on-drug-impaired-driving-during-4-20-enforcement-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/20\/nys-state-police-to-crack-down-on-drug-impaired-driving-during-4-20-enforcement-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"NYS\/State Police to crack down on Drug-Impaired Driving during 4\/20 Enforcement Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PRESS RELEASE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York State police today announced that they will be stepping up patrols and targeting drug-impaired driving during an enforcement and prevention campaign on April 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The State Police reminds motorists that driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, including cannabis, is not only dangerous, it is illegal in New York State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Governor\u2019s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) administers the Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) training program, which trains officers to recognize impairment and drivers under the influence of drugs. The GTSC held six DRE trainings in 2022, adding 99 additional DRE officers, bringing the total to 432 statewide, including 134 State Troopers. GTSC\u2019s goal is to raise the total number of trained officers statewide to 550 by the end of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, every State Trooper is required to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training, which is not as extensive as DRE training, but provides members of law enforcement with additional skills to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs and alcohol. Statewide, 749 police officers have completed the ARIDE training. Both advanced training courses are offered by the GTSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers these safety tips and reminds drivers of the dangers of driving impaired from alcohol or cannabis use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re planning to consume cannabis, do not drive. Designate a sober driver who won\u2019t be consuming or use public transportation or a ride-sharing service. Someone who\u2019s high shouldn\u2019t be making decisions about driving; that\u2019s why planning is key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to NHTSA, between 2009 and 2018, of those drivers killed in crashes and tested, the presence of cannabis had nearly doubled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2018, 46 percent of drivers who were killed in crashes and were tested for drugs, tested positive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t matter what term you use: If a person is feeling a little high, buzzed, stoned, wasted, or drunk, he or she is impaired and should never get behind the wheel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In every U.S. state and territory, it is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs \u2014 no exceptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the drug is legal or not, drug-impaired driving poses a threat to the driver, passengers, and other road users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you think driving high won\u2019t affect you, you are wrong: It has been shown that cannabis can slow reaction times, impair cognitive performance, and make it more difficult for drivers to keep a steady position in their lane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your best defense against impaired drivers on the road is your seat belt. Wear it on every trip, and make sure your passengers do, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Cost of Impaired Driving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An impaired driving charge could set you back $10,000 in attorney\u2019s fees, fines, court costs, lost time at work, higher insurance rates, towing fees, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re caught driving under the influence of any impairing substance, you can face jail time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drug-impaired driving could cause you to lose your driver\u2019s license and your vehicle. This could stop you from getting to work, resulting in lost wages and, potentially, job loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Have a Safe Travel Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have ingested an impairing substance such as cannabis, do not drive. Passengers should never ride with an impaired driver. If you think a driver may be impaired, do not get in the car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are drug-impaired, pass the keys to a sober driver who can safely drive you to your destination. Like drunk driving, it is essential that drug-impaired drivers refrain from driving a vehicle. It is never okay to drive while impaired by any substance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have a friend who is about to drive while impaired by drugs? Take the keys away and arrange to get them home safely. Don\u2019t worry about offending someone \u2014 they\u2019ll thank you later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRESS RELEASE New York State police today announced that they will be stepping up patrols and targeting drug-impaired driving during an enforcement and prevention campaign on April 20. The State Police reminds motorists that driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, including cannabis, is not only dangerous, it is \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/20\/nys-state-police-to-crack-down-on-drug-impaired-driving-during-4-20-enforcement-campaign\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":287,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[716],"tags":[517],"class_list":["post-41680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nys","tag-nys-police"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-aQg","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":18962,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2020\/08\/19\/nys-state-police-announce-impaired-driving-crackdown\/","url_meta":{"origin":41680,"position":0},"title":"NYS\/State Police announce impaired driving crackdown","author":"aka","date":"August 19, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"PRESS RELEASE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Campaign to Run from August 19 Through Labor Day Fatal Impaired Driving Crashes Decreased More Than 19 Percent From 2010 to 2019 Governor Andrew M. 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On May 2, 2023, Mothers Against Drunk Driving [MADD] New York, the Governor\u2019s Traffic Safety Committee [GTSC], and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Wyoming County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Wyoming County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/wyoming-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bliss-on-Left-and-Chase-on-Right.jpg?fit=1132%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bliss-on-Left-and-Chase-on-Right.jpg?fit=1132%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bliss-on-Left-and-Chase-on-Right.jpg?fit=1132%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bliss-on-Left-and-Chase-on-Right.jpg?fit=1132%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bliss-on-Left-and-Chase-on-Right.jpg?fit=1132%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":48483,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/11\/22\/nys-state-police-to-crack-down-on-impaired-and-reckless-driving-over-the-thanksgiving-holiday\/","url_meta":{"origin":41680,"position":2},"title":"NYS\/State Police to crack down on impaired and reckless driving over the Thanksgiving holiday","author":"aka","date":"November 22, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police will participate in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The special traffic enforcement period runs from Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through Sunday, November 26, 2023. New York State Police Acting Superintendent Dominick\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;NYS&quot;","block_context":{"text":"NYS","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/nys\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":28840,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/10\/30\/nys-state-police-to-target-impaired-drivers-during-halloween-weekend\/","url_meta":{"origin":41680,"position":3},"title":"NYS\/State Police to target impaired drivers during Halloween weekend","author":"aka","date":"October 30, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"PRESS\u00a0RELEASE\u00a0 The New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to target impaired driving and underage drinking this Halloween weekend. The\u00a0special traffic enforcement campaign started\u00a0on Friday, Oct.\u00a029, 2021, and runs until Noon on Monday, Nov.\u00a01, 2021. State Police Superintendent Kevin P. 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