New York State Police are warning residents that they will conduct a week-long speeding and aggressive drivers initiative across the state, including St. Lawrence County.

The “Speed Week” campaign is underway now and runs through Wednesday, April 22.

The goal of this campaign is to reduce speed related crashes and improve safe travel for drivers and passengers on New York’s roads. Speeding by all vehicle types, as well as other traffic violations, will be heavily enforced throughout the week in addition to normal year-round enforcement.

During the last “Speed Week” campaign from Aug. 6, to Aug. 12, 2014, troopers issued over 22,000 tickets.

“The public can do their part to keep our streets safe simply by slowing down. We want everyone to follow the posted speed limits and to watch their speed. These actions will increase a driver’s chances of making it to their destination safely,” New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico said.

D’Amico says speed remains one of the leading causes of fatalities on our roadways, averaging approximately one third of all fatal crashes each year. Troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating the “Move Over Law.”

Drivers can expect to see more troopers on major highways during this detail. Unmarked patrol vehicles will also be out in force. If someone feels another driver is endangering the public on the road, they have the option of calling 911.

The fines for speeding on 55 mph highway or posted 65 mph zones are as follows: 10 mph or less over the limit - min $45/max $150; 11- 30 mph over the limit - min $90/max $300 and 31 mph or more over the limit - min $180/max $600.

Second conviction: 10 mph or less over the limit - min $45/max $300; 11 - 30 over the limit - min $90 /max $450 and 31 or more over the limit - min $180/max $750

Third conviction: 10 mph or less over the limit - min $45/max $525; 11 - 30 over the limit - min $90 /max $675 and 31 or more over the limit - min $180/max $975

Court surcharges are as follows: Town or village courts - $93; Other courts (city traffic courts, etc.) - $88.

Violation point structure: 1-10 mph over limit = 3 points; 11-20 mph over limit = 4 points; 21 - 30 mph over limit = 6 points; 30 - 40 mph over limit = 8 points and over 40 mph over limit = 11 points and triggers suspension.