Press Release - 08-16-2017

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MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV, GTSC, LAW ENFORCEMENT URGE DRIVERS TO STAY SOBER, DON’T MAKE SARATOGA THE SUMMER PLACE TO BE PULLED OVER


On Thursday, August 17, the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and State, County and Local Law Enforcement will hold a kickoff event for a two-week long, statewide “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement and education initiative targeting drunk or drug-impaired drivers. Leaders will encourage New Yorkers to use the “Have a Plan” app to designate a driver, hire a taxi or, new this year, book a ride share.

 

WHEN:          11 a.m. Thursday, August 17, 2017 

WHERE:        High Rock Park
                        112 High Rock Avenue
                        Saratoga Springs, NY 

WHO:             Representatives from State, County, and Local Law Enforcement, DMV, GTSC, STOP DWI, and the Mother of a Local DWI Victim                             
Media can access parking at Saratoga Farmers’ Market, 105 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs.