Over 800 Speeding Tickets in Troop C, State Police Say: Nearly 10,000 Statewide

During the New York State Police’s first-ever Fall Safe Speed initiative, Troopers statewide issued 19,198 tickets statewide with 9,344 for speeding. The initiative ran from September 22 through the 27 with troopers targeting speeding, aggressive driving, and violations to the Move Over law.

In Troop C, which includes all of Cortland and Tompkins Counties, troopers issued 848 tickets for speeding, and 41 for Move Over violations. A total number of vehicle and traffic violations in Troop C was 1,477, police said.

“Although this is the first time conducting this initiative, there were significant increases in activity when compared to the same week last year. From September 23, 2025, through September 28, 2025, State Police issued a total of 12,040 tickets, including 3,826 for speeding and 166 for Move Over Law violations.” State Police said in a release.

Statewide, troopers issued 415 tickets for distracted driving, and 603 for seatbelt violations.