New York State Police Department will launch a seven-day “Speeding Week” from today until Sunday (June 9th), targeting speeding and traffic violations on highways through joint enforcement by uniformed and plainclothes officers. First-time offenders caught speeding will face a fine of $45 for exceeding the speed limit by 10 miles per hour, and fines of $600 for speeding over 30 miles per hour.
According to the New York State Department of Transportation, nearly one-third of fatal accidents are caused by speeding. Data from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSMR) at the University of Albany shows that in 2022, speeding-related accidents in New York State resulted in 345 deaths and 11,963 injuries.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized in a statement, “Please do your part by prioritizing safety, complying with speed limits, putting down your phone while driving, and pulling over when you see emergency responders and highway workers.”
James, the Superintendent of the New York State Police, stated, “During the traffic enforcement period and peak summer driving season, state police will be visible everywhere, targeting those who drive recklessly and endanger lives.”
Throughout the “Speeding Week,” marked state police vehicles and unmarked Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement (CITE) vehicles will be deployed for patrols. CITE vehicles not only help officers identify violators more quickly but also blend in with civilian traffic; once emergency lights are activated, they become emergency vehicles.
During the week, strict enforcement actions will be taken against speeding drivers of all vehicle types and other traffic violations. State police will monitor distracted driving, drunk driving, passengers not properly buckling up, and drivers violating New York’s Move Over law.
Last year, during “Speeding Week,” state police issued a total of 20,952 traffic tickets, including 10,478 for speeding, 516 for distracted driving, 375 for Move Over violations, and arrested 172 drivers for driving under the influence.