Police Launch Massive Speeding Crackdown Across New York

Drivers across the Hudson Valley and New York State need to ease off the gas pedal starting today.

If you're hit with a heavy foot on the highway, expect to see plenty of red and blue lights across New York State this week.

Speed Week 2 Arrives In the Hudson Valley

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that State Police and local law enforcement are launching "Speed Week Two," a statewide enforcement campaign targeting reckless driving. Through Sunday, August 9, officers will be out in force across local highways and backroads to curb aggressive driving and prevent speed-related crashes.

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"These enforcement campaigns are crucial, as speeding continues to be a leading cause of fatal crashes each year in New York State,” Hochul said. “As always, we have zero tolerance for those who endanger others by driving recklessly, so I urge everyone to do their part to keep our roadways as safe as possible by following the speed limits, avoiding distractions and never driving while impaired.”

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Officials say speeding remains a primary factor in fatal crashes across the state, with preliminary data showing more than 24,000 speed-related crashes in New York last year alone.

Police chiefs and county sheriffs are urging motorists to slow down, put down the phone, and obey posted limits to prevent avoidable summer tragedies.

“It’s time to slow down and enjoy summer. With longer days and nicer weather some people will be tempted to drive over the speed limit, even at levels that are dangerous and reckless. Getting to your destination a few seconds quicker is not worth the cost of a ticket, or the increased likelihood of being injured in a crash," Ulster County Sheriff and President of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Juan Figueroa said.