SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In New York State, 1,200 people were charged with a DWI during the Fourth of July Weekend in 2024, according to Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office.
This is a holiday that commonly involves the consumption of alcohol. Police and legal officials’ best advice to avoid driving under the influence is to create a plan before the drinking begins.
Anyone who is drinking is encouraged to find a designated driver, sleep at a friend’s house or use rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft. Even a short drive can lead to an unplanned accident…