Niagara County, NY – Drivers across Niagara County can expect increased law enforcement presence throughout the holiday season as part of a statewide effort to crack down on impaired driving.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and local police agencies will participate in the STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Engagement Campaign, which runs from Friday, December 12, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026. The initiative focuses on deterring impaired driving while reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti said the campaign brings together law enforcement agencies across Niagara County and New York State in a coordinated enforcement effort. Officers will increase patrols, conduct targeted enforcement, and maintain a highly visible presence on roadways throughout the county.
The campaign is supported by STOP-DWI New York and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, and is part of a broader statewide strategy to address impaired driving during high-risk times. Similar enforcement efforts are regularly conducted during major travel and celebration weekends, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Super Bowl weekend, St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, Independence Day weekend, and Labor Day weekend.
Officials say while enforcement campaigns have contributed to reductions in alcohol- and drug-related traffic deaths statewide, impaired driving remains a persistent and deadly issue.
Authorities are urging motorists to plan ahead during the holiday season by using designated drivers, ride-sharing services, or public transportation when consuming alcohol or drugs. Drivers are also reminded that impaired driving enforcement will be active countywide, including local roads and major travel corridors.
Residents are encouraged to drive responsibly and report suspected impaired drivers to local law enforcement when safe to do so.
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