Warren County officials announced today that Warren County police agencies and Warren County STOP-DWI Coordinator’s Office will participate in special efforts during St. Patrick’s Day weekend to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.
The statewide STOP-DWI "High Visibility Engagement Campaign" will start on March 12th, 2026 and will end on March 18th, Warren County STOP-DWI Coordinator Monica Girard announced. St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, March 17, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend is a notoriously deadly period for impaired driving due to the number of drivers on the road after holiday celebrations. New York State Police, County Sheriff’s Office, municipal law enforcement agencies and STOP-DWI programs across the state will be participating in special engagement efforts to reduce the number of alcohol-related injuries and deaths.
The STOP-DWI St. Patrick’s Day High Visibility Engagement Campaign is one of many statewide initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign also targets Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day/End of Summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, December Holiday Season and Super Bowl.
Highly visible, highly publicized efforts like this STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign aim to further reduce the number of drunken and impaired drivers.
You can help to make a difference by Having a Sober Plan! Download the “Have a Plan” mobile app for your cellphone and you will always be able to find a safe ride home www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp Impaired driving is completely preventable. All it takes is a little planning.
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