Chautauqua County police agencies have participated in the New York State STOP-DWI St. Patrick’s Day High Visibility Engagement Campaign. The campaign ran March 16-22. This event is funded by a 2021-2022 grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and is part of a national High Visibility Engagement Campaign effort.

The county sheriff, municipal law enforcement agencies, and New York State Police vigorously enforced laws related to driving while impaired. They worked together to reduce the number of impaired driving injuries and deaths, with special emphasis on driving while impaired by either alcohol or drugs.

During the St. Patrick’s Day campaign, there were a total of 51 vehicle stops, 51 tickets issued and one arrest.

The agencies also participated in the STOP-DWI Super Bowl campaign which ran Feb. 11-14. That campaign resulted in a total of 64 vehicle stops, arrests and summonses.

“Removing intoxicated drivers from Chautauqua County roadways is one of our top priorities,” said Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone. “If you choose to drink, don’t drive. Impaired drivers not only put themselves in danger, they threaten everyone who shares the road with them.”