STOP-DWI in full force for Independence Day Weekend

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) –St. Lawrence County police agencies and St. Lawrence County STOP-DWI will be participating in special efforts to crack down on impaired driving during the upcoming long weekend, according to a press release. The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign begins on Wednesday, July 3, and will end on Sunday, July 7.

The Fourth of July has historically been a deadly time for drunk driving. This year, the holiday falls on a Thursday, so heavy traveling is expected to begin on Wednesday, July 3.

Americans love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks, however, all too often the celebration turns into a tragedy on the nation’s road. According to the press release, The Fourth of July is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to impaired-driving crashes.

“ Summer is by far the most deadly period for impaired crashes. Several factors play a role in this statistic. One factor being that during the late spring/early summer, we have many events that fall into the category of “high risk” for impaired driving. Those events include: prom, college graduations, high school graduations, July 4th and Labor Day. St. Lawrence County STOP DWI has been working hard this spring to educate local youth about the dangers of impaired driving. During the month of May STOP DWI put on/assisted with five Mock DWI Crashes at various schools in the county ”

STOP DWI Coordinator, Melissa Button.

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 highly visible and publicized efforts of the STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign aim to reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving.

STOP-DWI reminds you that you can help to make a difference by Having a Sober Plan and that impaired driving is completely preventable.

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