Concord, NH – New Hampshire drivers saw an increased law-enforcement presence over Thanksgiving week as State Police deployed 130 extra patrol shifts across the state between Wednesday, November 26, and Sunday, November 30. The expanded staffing aimed to keep holiday traffic moving safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
According to New Hampshire State Police, troopers handled 4,063 calls for service and conducted 3,104 traffic stops during the holiday enforcement window. The initiative included directed patrols, saturation patrols, and traffic monitoring flights, all designed to deter dangerous driving behaviors and reduce crash risks on major travel routes.
Troopers reported 23 impaired drivers arrested and removed from roadways, a continued priority for statewide traffic safety efforts. Enforcement from the agency’s Special Enforcement Unit aircraft resulted in 124 stops, including 51 drivers clocked at speeds of 90 mph or higher and 7 drivers recorded over 100 mph. One driver was arrested for reckless driving following an aerial observation.
Officials said the enhanced presence was intended to improve safety during a period typically marked by heavy congestion, long-distance travel, and higher rates of impaired or aggressive driving. Troopers remain committed, they said, to maintaining visibility and ensuring safe travel as the state heads into the winter season.
The agency thanked motorists for their cooperation and urged drivers to continue practicing safe habits as holiday travel continues through December.
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