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\n Vision Zero: New York City Will Aggressively Enforce DWI During the Winter Holidays
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The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), the New York City Police Department (NYPD), NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and other Vision Zero agencies came together today to announce major initiatives to crack down on speeding and drunk driving going into the winter holidays, a period which has traditionally seen an increase in dangerous driving.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the last four years, we have continued to make progress on Vision Zero goals through our partnership with sister agencies helping us help keep our streets safe,\u201d said\u00a0NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. \u201cWith expanded enforcement, drivers need to know not only that they will get stopped if they have been drinking, but also that getting behind the wheel drunk or impaired now comes with far greater consequences. Driving is a privilege, and we want everyone to be able to return home to their families for the holidays and new year.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe NYPD wants every New Yorker to fully enjoy their holiday season \u2014 but to do so responsibly,\u201d said\u00a0NYPD Chief of Transportation Olufunmilola Obe. \u201cAs they do year-round, our officers will be highly visible on New York City roadways during this busy period to monitor reckless driving and increase enforcement against intoxicated motorists. We encourage New Yorkers to plan ahead and use public transportation or a ride-hailing service, or ask a friend or family member for a ride. Protect yourselves, protect each other, and be safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis holiday season, think before you drink. The risks of unsafe driving can affect all New Yorkers, so the decisions you make can save lives \u2013 including your own,\u201d said\u00a0TLC Commissioner and Chair David Do. \u201cBeing impaired by alcohol or drugs behind the wheel puts you and those around you in danger. TLC regulates 180,000 taxi and for-hire drivers who are drug tested, Vision Zero trained and available to you. Let them do the driving while you have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs New Yorkers head to gatherings and celebrations across our city, if you choose to drink, it\u2019s important to plan ahead for how you will get around safely. Whether you\u2019re taking the subway, sharing a ride, or designating a driver, preparation can make all the difference,\u201d said\u00a0Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse. \u201cThis holiday season let\u2019s look out for one another and make decisions that keep our families, and our city, safe. And for anyone who feels that drinking alcohol is negatively affecting their life, it\u2019s never too late to talk to a friend, family member, mental health professional, or your medical provider. For additional support, you can call or text 988.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Holiday Safety DWI Message<\/p>\n \u201cAs a specialist in trauma critical-care surgery, I see the consequences of impaired driving firsthand, especially during the holiday season. These are not accidents because they are preventable,\u201d said\u00a0Dr. Melvin E. Stone Jr, Chief of Surgery, NYC Health & Hospitals\/Kings County\u00a0(who also\u00a0recorded a video message<\/a>). \u201cCelebrations should never end in tragedy. This holiday season, please plan ahead: don\u2019t drive impaired and help ensure that everyone gets home safely.\u201d<\/p>\n NYPD Holiday Enforcement:\u00a0NYPD will be actively enforcing laws against speeding and DWI throughout the holiday season and into the new year. Enforcement will be conducted by NYPD Highway Patrol and local precinct officers using sight and remote sensing devices on major highways, roads, and secondary streets where excessive speeds have previously been observed, including by DOT speed cameras.<\/p>\n Historic declines in traffic deaths:\u00a0Traffic deaths, which once exceeded 1,000 annually in the early 20th century, have declined to historic lows over the past four years, to well under 250 annually. One death is one too many, and that is why Vision Zero agencies have \u2013 and will continue \u2013 to work with urgency to reduce crashes. By 2023, New York City recorded the lowest number of pedestrian deaths in history, and overall traffic fatalities have remained near record lows through 2025.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n Contact: press@dot.nyc.gov<\/a>, (212) 839-4850<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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