As we prepare to visit our loved ones for the holidays, it is incumbent upon me to stress the importance of safe driving. Each of us bears the individual responsibility to remain alert and cautious while driving on our city roadways.
I strongly believe that fewer choices are more selfish than getting behind the wheel drunk, under the influence of drugs, or without a valid driver's license. A vehicle is capable of inflicting drastic damage. To drive while knowing that you shouldn't, is putting your own wants over the needs of other people’s safety, with unpredictable and potentially extremely dangerous results.
In Queens County, my office holds accountable those who choose to disregard the rules of the road and break the law. Every case is thoughtfully and carefully assessed to ensure we’re holding impaired, unlicensed, and reckless drivers accountable to the best of our ability. We will continue to work with our city agency and law enforcement partners to ensure safety on our streets.
With the holiday season upon us, let us all remember that, when we are driving, everyone we encounter on the road—other drivers, pedestrians, cyclists—deserves our respect and consideration and has every right to reach their destination safely.
