The Riverhead Police Department school resource officers and patrol officers are set to participate in the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee’s “No Empty Chair Campaign,” beginning Monday, April 21.
The “No Empty Chair” teen driving safety education and enforcement campaign raises awareness of highway dangers in the hope there will be no empty chairs during prom and graduation season.
In addition to educating students about safe driving, state and local law enforcement will increase patrols near local high schools throughout the state, and officers are vigilant in enforcing violations of the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law. The GDL is intended to provide time for young drivers to gain critical experience in various traffic scenarios in a safe and controlled manner.
The enforcement component of the campaign targets specific infractions statewide during the week, as well as other vehicle and traffic law violations.
Monday, April 21: speeding in school zones
Tuesday, April 22: seat belt and child restraints
Wednesday, April 23: cell phone use and texting
Thursday, April 24: operation safe stop
Friday, April 25: underage drinking and impaired driving
For more information, visit trafficsafety.ny.gov.
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