Increased State Police patrols on the roads during Thanksgiving trave

[hrmjustin]

ALBANY – The State Police have initiated special traffic enforcement efforts beginning today through Sunday.

The police will supplement regular patrols in the region and statewide focusing on aggressive driving, impaired driving, and distracted driving. The effort will also include fixed sobriety checkpoints and the “Operation Hang Up” initiative, which uses concealed identity vehicles to catch drivers talking on hand-held phones or texting while driving.

The highest traffic volumes of the year typically occur during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, which is also a period when alcohol consumption is widespread.

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