Putnam Cops to Ramp Up STOP-DWI Campaign

CARMEL, N.Y. - Putnam County police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving throughout the Fourth of July weekend.

The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign will start on July 3 and will end on July 7. The Fourth of July extended weekend is historically a deadly period for impaired driving. Police said the iconic American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to impaired-driving crashes.

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The STOP-DWI July 4th High Visibility Engagement Campaign is one of many statewide initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The campaign also targets Memorial Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the holiday season, Super Bowl weekend, and St. Patrick’s Day.

Highly visible, highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaig http://www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp n aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving.

Download the mobile app – “Have a Plan” and you will always be able to find a safe ride home at www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp .

Article courtesy of Putnam County Sheriff's Office

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