New York state’s impaired driving crackdown for the Super Bowl is underway this weekend.
Police say this is not just for those driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Law enforcement will also be looking for speeding and distracted drivers.
During last year’s Super Bowl weekend campaign, police arrested over 1,000 people for impaired driving and issued nearly 50,000 tickets across the state.
“If you’re like me and your team didn’t make it to the big game, you know there’s always next year,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “However, if you drive impaired or make poor or reckless choices that put you and others on the roads in danger, next year may not come. We want all New Yorkers celebrating Super Bowl LX to plan ahead, have a designated driver or be the designated driver. Law enforcement officers will be out across the state making sure football fans are celebrating responsibly so we all can see the day the Buffalo Bills bring home the Lombardi.”
So if you’re heading to a party on Sunday, officials say you should always have a way home ahead of time.
If needed, the state’s “Have a Plan” mobile app has options available to you.