As high school graduation season approaches, State Police, in coordination with law enforcement agencies across New York, are conducting a week-long traffic safety initiative aimed at preventing teen driving tragedies. The "No Empty Chair" campaign began on Monday and will continue through Friday, April 25th. The campaign focuses on raising awareness and enforcing laws to help keep young drivers safe. This year, law enforcement will conduct targeted enforcement efforts to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and save lives. Each day will focus on a specific traffic safety violation, in addition to enforcing all other vehicle and traffic laws.
On Monday, law enforcement agencies focused on speeding in school zones. The following areas will also be enforced:
- Tuesday, April 22nd: seatbelt and child restraint violations
- Wednesday, April 23rd: cell phone use and texting while driving
- Thursday, April 24th: Operation Safe Stop (promoting school bus safety)
- Friday, April 25th: underage drinking and impaired driving
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