Concord, NH – New Hampshire State Police are stepping up patrols this Thanksgiving weekend as part of a statewide impaired driving crackdown.
According to New Hampshire State Police, the initiative—branded under the message “Drive Thankful. Arrive Safe.”—will focus on stopping impaired and distracted drivers through increased patrols and checkpoints on major highways and local roads.
Lieutenant Christopher Storm said in a public address Friday that driving while intoxicated “will not be tolerated,” emphasizing the agency’s zero-tolerance stance heading into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Troopers will work with local departments and highway safety partners to monitor high-traffic areas, particularly during evening and overnight hours when impaired driving incidents tend to rise. The department urged residents to plan ahead, designate a sober driver, and report suspected intoxicated motorists by dialing 911.
State officials say the goal is to prevent crashes and fatalities during the Thanksgiving travel surge. Last year, impaired driving contributed to multiple serious collisions over the holiday period across New Hampshire.
Motorists are reminded: “Think & Drive 642,” referencing the state’s road safety hotline.
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