Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to crack down on impaired driving and underage drinking through Halloween.

The enforcement campaign runs from Friday Wednesday, and is funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.

“Motorists who are traveling this weekend can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI patrols,” Cuomo’s office said. “Law enforcement will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. State Police will also be targeting the illegal sale of alcohol to minors through underage drinker enforcement details statewide.

Troopers will be using both marked vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles as part of this crackdown, Cuomo said.

CITE vehicles allow the trooper to “better observe driving violations,” according to Cuomo’s office.

“These vehicles blend in with every day traffic but are unmistakable as emergency vehicles once the emergency lighting is activated. Drivers should also remember to ‘move over’ for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road,” according to a news release from Cuomo’s office.

The "Have a Plan" app is made available by GTSC and the NYS STOP-DWI Foundation. The app allows people to locate and call a taxi or ride share service, program a designated-driver list, and educate themselves on Blood Alcohol Content levels. It also provides information on DWI laws and penalties and even enables app users to report a suspected impaired driver. The app is free and available for Apple, Android, and Windows smart phones. You can download the app here.

“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nationwide pedestrian fatalities are at their highest in 26 years with 5,987 fatalities in 2016. Halloween is a particularly deadly night due to the high number of impaired drivers on the roads,” according to a news release from Cuomo’s office. “During last year's initiative there were 1,142 accidents, more than 166 of which resulted in someone being injured. Four people were killed. Troopers also arrested 245 people for DWI and issued more than 12,327 tickets for speeding, distracted driving and other traffic violations.”