Car Accidents in New York are likely during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.  Car accidents involving intoxicated drivers are at annual highs through New Year's.  Drivers are asked to remain sober behind the wheel to avoid not only some potential jail time, but a serious accident as well.

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According to CBS New York, the nationwide drunk driving crackdown campaign, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," launched just a few days ago and will be going strong through the 1st of January.

Our New York Car Accidents Lawyers understand that nearly 420 people died during the second half of December in 2010.  As a matter of fact, January 1st is labeled as the fifth deadliest day on our roadways.  Luckily, there are a few safety tips you can follow to help prevent one of these fatal accidents.  Keep an eye out for your friends and family members as well to help to save even more lives in 2011.

"Any person who considers drinking and driving should know that police are out in full force watching for them.  If you drive drunk this holiday period, there will be consequences," said Barbara Harsha, Governor Highway Safety Association executive director.

New York State Police will be out in full force during the remainder of the year in search of intoxicated drivers.

"Motorists and families will be traveling our roadways in great numbers, and drivers should take steps to ensure a safe trip for everyone in the car," says Major Edward Raso with the New York State Police

In addition to alcohol-impaired drivers, officers will be looking for motorists who aren't buckled in properly, speeders and other law breakers.  These checks will be done through a number of saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints.

Tips to Avoid Drinking and Driving, from the New York State Police:

-Before you start drinking, designate a driver who will remain sober and will agree to get you home safely.

-If you don't have a driver, call a friend, a family member, a cab or take public transit.

-If you see a driver who you believe is intoxicated on our roadways, contact law enforcement.

-If you see someone who has been drinking that is about to get behind the wheel, take their keys and help them to find a safe way home.