Nearly 50,000 Tickets Issued During Statewide Super Bowl Enforcement Effort

Feb 182 min read

Albany, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced that law enforcement agencies across New York State issued 49,948 tickets for various traffic law violations during a statewide enforcement campaign surrounding Super Bowl celebrations. The campaign, which aimed to curb impaired and reckless driving, ran from Monday, February 3, 2025, through Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Among the violations, 1,021 tickets were issued for impaired driving, while 8,536 drivers were cited for speeding. Law enforcement officers conducted sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols to identify and remove impaired drivers from the roadways.

Ticket Breakdown

Violation	Number of Tickets
Impaired Driving	1,021
Distracted Driving	1,914
Move Over Violations	227
Speeding	8,536
Seatbelt Violations	1,083
Other Violations	37,167
Total	49,948

Governor Hochul emphasized the state’s commitment to roadway safety, stating, “New York has zero tolerance for impaired or reckless drivers who put themselves and others in danger. I thank our law enforcement officers for their vigilance in removing these individuals from our roadways.”

State Officials Stress Need for Safe Driving

New York State officials underscored the importance of enforcement initiatives in preventing traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Mark J.F. Schroeder, Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC), stated, “The results of this campaign show the need for these enforcement efforts. Making the right decision is easy—plan for a sober ride home. It’s not worth the risk of an arrest, injury, or death.”

New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James reaffirmed law enforcement’s commitment to roadway safety, adding, “The injuries and deaths caused by impaired and drunk drivers are completely preventable. Through education and enforcement, we will continue to discourage, detect, and arrest impaired motorists.”

Enforcement Efforts Continue Year-Round

This Super Bowl enforcement campaign is part of a series of statewide initiatives led by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) to reduce alcohol- and drug-related crashes. Similar targeted patrols and sobriety checkpoints are conducted around major holidays, including St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the year-end holiday season.

James Quattrone, Chautauqua County Sheriff and President of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, commended responsible drivers while acknowledging the dangers posed by impaired motorists: “Millions of people made the smart decision not to drive impaired. Unfortunately, some still put others at risk. Law enforcement took action to remove these dangerous drivers from our roads.”