Impaired Driving

Programs and initiatives to reduce crashes, fatalities and injuries resulting from alcohol and drug impaired driving.

Creating Safety & Awareness in New York State


For more than three decades, New York has been a leader in reducing crashes, fatalities and injuries resulting from alcohol and drug impaired driving. At the core of the state’s well-established comprehensive system for addressing impaired driving is a set of strict laws which are supported by effective enforcement, prosecution, adjudication, and offender programs.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) plays the central role in the promotion and coordination of multiple components of New York’s Impaired Driving Program. The funds and other resources GTSC invests to reduce impaired driving are complemented by a number of other federal, state, local and private sector activities. 

Taking Action Impaired Driving Resources

Cannabis & Driving

Empowering Communities STOP-DWI Program

STOP-DWI is a statewide alcohol and highway safety program that enables counties to coordinate efforts to reduce alcohol and drug-related crashes.

Additional Resources

Educational Materials

Find materials and resources to educate yourself and others about impaired driving.

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Tips and Information

Everyone can play a role in deterring impaired driving. Know the signs, educate yourself, and become involved.

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Contact Information Impaired Driving Program Inquiries

Renée Borden 
New York State Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Statewide Coordinator

Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
6 Empire State Plaza, Room 410B
Albany, NY 12228

(518) 486-6718

[email protected]