Saratoga Sheriff Announces High Visibility DWI Enforcement Efforts 

Saratoga County Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo announced today that the Sheriff’s Office and Saratoga County police agencies will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving this Thanksgiving holiday. The campaign begins on Nov. 26, 2025, and runs through Nov. 30, 2025. 

The National Safety Council estimates that 439 people may die on U.S. roads this Thanksgiving holiday period. In 2023, approximately 35% of all traffic deaths involved at least one alcohol impaired driver. It is well known that mixing alcohol or drugs with driving can have deadly, irreversible consequences. 

“Thanksgiving is a time to be with family,” said Zurlo. “Planning for a sober driver in advance can ensure that your family gathering doesn’t take place in a cemetery. All it takes is a few minutes to make a plan in advance.” 

The STOP-DWI Holiday Season 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 Halloween, the Holiday Season, Super Bowl weekend, St. Patrick’s Day, “420 Day,” Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day/End of Summer. 

Highly visible, highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving. You can help to make a difference by having a sober plan. Download our mobile app – “Have a Plan” 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.