Date: July 3, 2025

Contact Information: Undersheriff John Winchell

Phone Number: 518-746-2475

Washington County to Participate in Statewide

STOP-DWI JULY 4th

"High Visibility Engagement Campaign"

STOP-DWI Impaired Driving High Visibility Engagement Campaign runs July 3 thru July 6

Washington County Sheriff Jeff Murphy announced today that Washington County police agencies will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.

The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign will start on July 3, 2025 and will end on

July 6, 2025. The Fourth of July extended weekend is historically a deadly period for impaired driving. This year the 4th of July falls on a Friday so we expect heavy traveling to begin on Thursday.

Americans love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on the nation's roads. The fact is this iconic American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to impaired-driving crashes.

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STOP-DWI Coordinator Undersheriff John Winchell quote. "Please drive safely and enjoy the Holiday."

The STOP-DWI July 4th 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, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Holiday Season, Super Bowl weekend and St. Patrick's Day.

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.