The unofficial summer season, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, has passed and school is back in session. During this time, the New York State Police in Troop L in Farmingdale responded to 2,180 crashes. Of that number, five involved fatalities, 536 crashes involved injuries, and 1,639 involved property damage.
Of the 19,195 tickets issued, 5,202 were speeding tickets, 1,492 were for safety restraints, and 1,602 were for distracted driving.
According to state police, 409 intoxicated and impaired drivers were removed from Long Island roadways.
“The New York State Police will continue to enforce the vehicle and traffic law with vigilance,” Troop L said in a statement. “Although the summer is coming to an end, our message will not change. Do not drive under the influence, obey the speed limit, wear your seatbelt, and distracted driving will not be tolerated. Driving is a shared responsibility, and the New York State Police will continue to protect motorist safety.”