ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York State Police and local law enforcement are increasing patrols and setting up sobriety checkpoints through Labor Day. The national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign targeting drunk and drugged driving continues until Monday, September 1.

It's an effort to prevent accidents, injuries, and deaths that increase during a busy Labor Day travel season full of reckless, intoxicated, or drug-impaired drivers, particularly over the last weekend in August. Beyond impaired drivers, they'll also be on the lookout for unsafe driving behaviors like speeding or being distracted.

"Whether you're heading to a cookout, the beach, or the fair, we're focused on getting you there safely," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a press release about the increased patrol

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