Concord, NH – A sweeping traffic enforcement initiative across New Hampshire has resulted in multiple arrests and hundreds of vehicle stops as officials intensify efforts to improve roadway safety.
According to the New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety, Operation Granite Safe was conducted over the past three months through coordinated efforts with State Police, county sheriff’s offices, and multiple local police departments. Authorities said the initiative focused on deterring and detecting impaired driving while reducing serious crashes statewide.
Law enforcement agencies concentrated enforcement along U.S. Route 202 and the Interstate 89 corridor, where troopers and officers conducted a total of 651 traffic stops. Officials reported issuing 106 citations and 565 warnings during the operation. Seventeen drivers were allegedly arrested for driving under the influence, while an additional 19 individuals were allegedly taken into custody for various other violations.
Officials emphasized that the operation supports the Governor’s Highway Safety Task Force mission to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on New Hampshire roads. Police leaders stated that ongoing collaboration between agencies has played a critical role in identifying unsafe drivers and removing them from roadways.
New Hampshire State Police Col. Mark B. Hall said the continued partnership among law enforcement agencies helps ensure residents can travel safely. He added that Operation Granite Safe is expected to continue throughout the year in different regions of the state.
Hillsboro Police Chief Christopher Parsons, who also serves as president of the New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association, said the initiative reflects the daily work of officers committed to public safety. He noted that both enforcement efforts and responsible driving by residents contribute to safer roads.
Officials urged drivers to remain vigilant and avoid impaired driving as enforcement efforts continue statewide.
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