Over 50,000 Recently Ticketed For Speeding In New York State

Significantly more tickets than expected were issued by police in a few days.

The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee is releasing the results of its latest Speed Awareness Week campaign.

Over 50,000 Tickets Issued In 1 Week

In 2023, police issued around 30,000 tickets during Speed Awareness Week.

In 2024, between Sept. 9 and Sept. 15 law enforcement across New York State issued more than 50,000 tickets.

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"The consequences of speeding are not worth taking the chance,” DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder said. “When we go out on the road, it is our responsibility to be cautious and protect ourselves and others. Speeding is a choice and not the right one."

Dangers Of Speeding

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding causes:

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List Of Tickets Issued In New York

The list of violations included speeding, distracted driving and being behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Below is a list of tickets issued

• Total Tickets Issued: 51,946
• Speeding: 11,494
• Distracted Driving: 2,338
• Seatbelt: 2,331
• Alcohol/Drugs: 1,115
• Move Over Law: 281
• Other Violations: 34,41

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