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| 2009 News Releases |
| MOTORISTS WARNED OF DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVING – (Troy 11/10/09) |
| DMV COMMISSIONER UNVEILS NEW EMPIRE GOLD LICENSE PLATES New Plate Will Improve Highway Safety and Generate Needed Revenue – (Albany 11/10/09) |
| COMMISSIONER REMINDS MOTORISTS OF NEW LAW BANNING TEXTING Eliminates Use of Portable Electronic Devices While Driving – (Albany 10/30/09) |
| GTSC ANNOUNCES 2008 AS SAFEST YEAR IN HISTORY ON NEW YORK'S HIGHWAYS Seven Percent Decrease in Traffic Fatalities; Improvements to Large Truck and Bicycle Crash Fatalities – (Albany 10/20/09) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK October 18-24 to Stress Importance of Parental Involvement, Education – (Albany 10/19/09) |
| DMV COMMISSIONER UNVEILS OLDER DRIVER WEB SITE Provides Helpful Information and Safe Driving Tips for Seniors – (Albany 10/15/09) |
| DMV NOTES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ENHANCED DRIVER LICENSE Award Winning Document Expedites Border Crossings, Maintains Security and Benefits New York Economy – (Albany 09/16/09) |
| STATEMENT FROM DMV COMMISSIONER DAVID J. SWARTS – (Albany 08/28/09) |
| "OVER THE LIMIT, UNDER ARREST" DWI ENFORCEMENT TO BEGIN (PDF) Officials Kick-Off Statewide Crackdown With DWI Demonstration – (Nassau County 08/19/09) |
| GOVERNOR PATERSON PROPOSES CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT Bill Would Increase Penalties for Individuals Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated with a Child in the Car — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 08/13/09) |
| DMV MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEB SITE TRANSACTIONS Commissioner Congratulates IT Staff on Reaching Significant Milestone – (Albany 07/27/09) |
| Fourth of July STOP-DWI Crackdown (PDF) Media Advisory – (Albany 06/30/09) |
| DMV WINS PRESTIGIOUS STATE, NATIONAL AWARDS Recognition in Areas of Cyber Security, Technology, Public Information – (Albany 06/16/09) |
| JUNE IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH Motorists and Riders Urged To Be Safe and Share the Road – (Utica 06/08/09) |
| Number of Enhanced Driver Licenses Top 100,000 in New York State Record Number of Sales as New Travel Rules Go Into Effect – (Albany 06/03/09) |
| YOUNG MOTORISTS URGED TO BE SAFE DURING PROM AND GRADUATION SEASON State Commissioners Remind Students to Avoid Reckless Behaviors – (Albany 05/20/09) |
| DMV COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES NEW I-PIRP COURSES Program Increases Traffic Safety Awareness, Convenience on Internet – (Albany 05/18/09) |
| DMV ADDRESSES INSPECTION/REGISTRATION STICKER ISSUE Decals Not Remaining Adhered to Vehicle Windshields – (Albany 05/06/09) |
| COMMISSIONER OF DMV LAUNCHES YOUNG DRIVER WEB SITE Provides Helpful Information For Parents and Teens and Encourages Safe Driving – (Syracuse 05/01/09) |
| DMV RECOMMENDS CHANGES TO GDL PROGRAM Bans Use of Electronic Devices, Increases Practice, Limits Passengers of Junior Drivers – (Albany 04/27/09) |
| Statement from DMV Commissioner David J. Swarts OSC Audit of MANYS Contract Received – (Albany 03/17/09) |
| DMV ENACTS COST SAVINGS MEASURE Eliminates Costly 1-800 Numbers – (Albany 02/06/09) |
| Motorcycle Safety Program Chosen by DMV MSF to Administer the More Than $6 Million Program – (Albany 01/22/09) |
| GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $31 MILLION IN HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS Federal Funding for Nearly 750 State, Local and Not-for-Profit Traffic Safety Initiatives — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 01/21/09) |
| Statement on Comptroller's Audit from DMV Commissioner David J. Swarts – (Albany 1/14/09) |
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| 2008 News Releases |
| Governor Paterson Receives Final Report From Temporary Special Advisory Panel On Driver Education Availability and Curriculum Enhancement — Temporary Advisory Panel on Driver Education Press Release – (Albany 12/31/08) (PDF) Download the report to Governor Paterson (PDF) Download the Appendix to the Report to Governor Paterson (PDF) |
| State Leaders Urge New Yorkers to Make this a Safer New Year Avoiding the Dangerous Mix of Alcohol, Drugs and Driving — Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Press Release – (Albany 12/29/08) |
| FRAUDULENT IDENTIFICATION TASK FORCE COMPLETES OPERATION IN ALBANY COUNTY 60-Day Enforcement Crackdown Nets More Than 100 Fraudulent/Altered Documents – (Albany 12/18/08) |
| GOVERNOR PATERSON'S EXECUTIVE BUDGET ELIMINATES LARGEST DEFICIT IN STATE HISTORY, REINS IN SPENDING Proposal Includes Reductions across Every Area of State Spending, Targeted Increases in Revenue; Represents a Balanced Plan for a Balanced Budget — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 12/16/08) |
| DMV COMMISSIONER AND ADVOCATES WARN MOTORISTS OF THE DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVING Week of November 10-16 to Focus on Prevention – (Albany 11/12/08) |
| GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES 2007 AS SAFEST YEAR ON NEW YORK'S HIGHWAYS IN HISTORY Eight Percent Decrease in Traffic Fatalities; Improvements in Motorcycle, Large Truck and Pedestrian Crash Fatalities — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 11/05/08) |
| STATE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND CHANCELLOR OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS CONDUCT THIRD AND FINAL FORUM ON DRIVER EDUCATION – (West Seneca 11/05/08) |
| STATEN ISLAND DMV OFFICE MOVING TO NEW LOCATION Office Houses DMV District Office and Traffic Violations Bureau – (Albany 10/22/08) |
| DMV COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES NEWEST EFFORTS AIMED AT YOUNG DRIVER SAFETY Event Notification System and Informational Material Now Available – (Syracuse 10/20/08) |
| STATE COMMISSIONERS OF EDUCATION AND MOTOR VEHICLES CONDUCT COMMUNITY FORUM ON DRIVER EDUCATION – (Albany 10/02/08) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES SHARED NETWORK FOR NYMA EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS – (Albany 9/25/08) |
| OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE AVAILABILITY OF ENHANCED DRIVER LICENSES (.pdf) New Travel Document Will Expedite Border Crossings, Improve Upstate Economy – (Buffalo 9/16/08) |
| OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE LATEST STATEWIDE STOP-DWI EFFORT 18-Day Crackdown Coincides with National Initiative Through Labor Day – (Albany 8/14/08) |
| GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NEW ENHANCED DRIVER LICENSE New Document Will Be Offered Statewide Beginning on September 16, 2008 Enhanced License Will Help Boost the Upstate Economy Through Easier Border Crossings — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 7/09/08) |
| SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE AT ALL-TIME HIGH Statewide Usage Rate Increased From 83 Percent To A Record 89 Percent – (Albany 7/08/08) |
| OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE LATEST 2008 STATEWIDE STOP-DWI EFFORT Crackdowns Target Motorists Who Drink and Drive – (Albany 7/01/08) |
| GRAND OPENING OF NEW DMV OFFICE IN SYRACUSE New Facility Provides Faster, More Convenient Service – (Syracuse 6/25/08) |
| DMV EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE COUNTS OF MISCONDUCT Swift Reaction By Department Investigators Mitigated Further Abuses – (Albany 6/20/08) |
| DMV ASSOCIATE IN UTICA EARNS STATEWIDE RECOGNITION Michael Margott Named Examiner of the Year – (Utica 6/20/08) |
| GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES FEDERAL AGREEMENT TO ISSUE ENHANCED DRIVER LICENSES IN NEW YORK STATE New Secure Document Will Speed Border Crossings, Enhance Upstate Economy Enhanced Licenses Should be Ready by End of Summer — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 5/27/08) |
| DMV COMMEMORATES REOPENING OF RENOVATED SPRINGFIELD GARDENS OFFICE Facility Increases Customer Service to Area Residents – (Springfield Gardens 5/19/08) |
| AGENCIES REMIND DRIVERS, PASSENGERS TO BUCKLE UP "Buckle Up New York - Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Mobilization Announced – (Albany 5/14/08) |
| DMV REMINDS DRIVERS TO BE AWARE OF MOTORCYCLISTS Governor Proclaims May as "Motorcycle Awareness and You" Month – (Buffalo 5/09/08) |
| DMV ERIE BOULEVARD WEST OFFICE CLOSED EFFECTIVE APRIL 25 New Office to Open on April 28, Usually Closed Office Open to Serve Customers Friday – (Syracuse 4/23/08) |
| DMV REOPENS RENOVATED OFFICE IN SPRINGFIELD GARDENS Facility Will Increase Customer Service to Area Residents – (Albany 3/28/08) |
| OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE LATEST 2008 STATEWIDE STOP-DWI EFFORT Crackdowns This Weekend on Motorists Who Drink and Drive – (Albany 3/13/08) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES NEW NASCAR DALE EARNHARDT, JR. CUSTOM LICENSE PLATE New #88 Plate is Available to All Race Fans Across the State – (Albany 2/15/08) |
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| 2007 News Releases |
| GTSC BEGINS NEW PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN Multimedia Effort Targets Drinking and Driving During the Holiday Season – (Albany 11/21/07) Link to radio spots and TV spots for this campaign. |
| TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER DAVID J. SWARTS BEFORE THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE (.pdf) – (Albany 10/31/07) |
| STATEMENT FROM NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES COMMISSIONER DAVID J. SWARTS – (Albany 10/30/07) |
| DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CHIEF CALLS NEW YORK LICENSES "AMONG THE MOST SECURE IN THE NATION" Governor's Press Release – (10/27/07) Statement From Governor Eliot Spitzer On New Program For Drivers Licenses – (10/28/07) Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf) |
| DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES CHANGES LICENSE POLICY TO INCLUDE MORE NEW YORKERS AND IMPLEMENTS NEW REGIME OF ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES TO STRENGTHEN THE SECURITY OF THE SYSTEM Improves Safety of New York Streets, Lowers Auto Insurance Rates and Brings more New Yorkers into the System — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 09/21/07) |
| DMV OFFICE IN PEEKSKILL REOPENED Damaged Equipment and Infrastructure Repaired or Replaced – (Albany 09/18/07) |
| GTSC REMINDS MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND New Public Awareness Campaign Launched by Multiple State Agencies – (Albany 08/30/07) Link to actualities, radio spots and TV spots for this campaign. |
| DMV OPENS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART OFFICE IN MASSAPEQUA Facility Will Replace the Aging Amityville Location that will be Permanently Closed – (Albany 08/23/07) |
| DMV IMPLEMENTS REGISTRATION-BASED ENFORCEMENT OF EMISSIONS INSPECTION UPSTATE Requirement Ensures Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Federal Compliance – (Albany 07/18/07) |
| OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE STATEWIDE STOP-DWI EFFORT Law Enforcement to Crackdown on Motorists That Drink and Drive – (Albany 06/27/07) |
| DMV/GTSC REMINDS MOTORISTS TO BE AWARE OF BICYCLISTS Governor Proclaims May Bicycle Safety Month – (Albany 05/01/07) Links to  Bicycle Safety Audio Actuality (MP3) and  text transcript. |
| DMV/GTSC REMINDS DRIVERS TO BE AWARE OF MOTORCYCLISTS Governor Proclaims May As "Motorcycle Awareness and You" Month – (Albany 05/01/07) Links to Motorcycle Safety Audio Actuality (MP3) and text transcript. |
| MOTORISTS URGED TO AVOID DROWSY DRIVING Wake-Up Call to Drivers "You Snooze, You Lose" – (Albany 03/09/07) |
| NEWLY DESIGNED BUFFALO SABRES LICENSE PLATE NOW AVAILABLE Old Logo Replaced With Official NHL Design – (Albany 02/09/07) |
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| 2006 News Releases |
| DMV UNVEILS PROGRAM TO STREAMLINE LICENSING PROCESS Students Statewide Will Be Able to Take Written Test at School Via Internet – (Albany 11/15/06) |
| DMV UNVEILS PROGRAM TO STREAMLINE LICENSING PROCESS Students Statewide Will Be Able to Take Written Test at School Via Internet – (Buffalo 11/14/06) |
| ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICIAL HONORED FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY EFFORTS Michele James Receives Chairman's Award from GTSC – (Albany 10/20/06) |
| BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION HONORED FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY EFFORTS Group receives 2006 Chairman's Award from GTSC – (Albany 10/20/06) |
| DMV PUSHES BACK EXPIRATION DATES FOR SNOWSTORM VICTIMS Motorists in Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Orleans Counties to Get 20-Day Extensions – (Albany 10/17/06) |
| CEREMONY MARKS RENOVATION OF WEST HAVERSTRAW DMV Office Will Provide Better Service To Rockland County Residents – (Albany 10/11/06) |
| DMV PROVIDES FREE VIN ETCHING AND CHILD SEAT CHECKS "Watch Your Car Program" Deters Theft, Reduces Insurance – (Albany 9/26/06) |
| DMV EXTENDS LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS FOR STORM VICTIMS Grace Period Given to Continue to Assist New Yorkers As They Recover – (Albany 7/05/06) |
| DMV RELEASES CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY Overall Results Indicate High Customer Approval, Especially With Internet Services – (Albany 6/13/06) |
| GTSC CHAIR NANCY NAPLES RELEASES NEW TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN Includes Innovative Commercials Reminding Motorists To Be Aware of Motorcycles – (Albany 6/08/06) |
| GTSC JOINS RAILROAD SAFETY AWARENESS DAY IN CAPITAL REGION Operation Lifesaver Educates Public on The Dangers Surrounding Rail Crossings, Train Tracks – (Albany 5/23/06) |
| GTSC REMINDS NEW YORKERS OF DANGER AND ILLEGALITY OF MOTOR SCOOTERS Warning Issued About Unregisterable Motor Vehicles – (Albany 5/15/06) |
| GTSC REMINDS DRIVERS TO BE AWARE OF MOTORCYCLISTS THIS SUMMER Governor Proclaims May As "Motorcycle Awareness and You" Month – (Albany 5/01/06) |
| STATE AGENCIES ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO PRACTICE SAFE DRIVING Defensive Driving Behavior Will Help Reduce Accidents, Create Safer Roads and Highways – (Ramapo/Sloatsburg 4/06/06) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF TWO NEW "CUSTOM" LICENSE PLATES "War on Terror Veteran" and "Persian Gulf Veteran" Plates Honor Armed Service Members – (Albany 4/05/06) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES CONFIRMATION OF NANCY A. NAPLES AS COMMISSIONER – (Albany 3/21/06) |
| COMMISSIONER NAPLES PRESENTS CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Commendations Given To Livingston County Clerk, DMV Employees – (Albany 3/08/06) |
| DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE REFUNDS TO NON-DRIVER ID CUSTOMERS Non-Driver Identification Card Fee Returned to Previous Price – (Albany 3/01/06) |
| AGENCIES CAUTION MOTORISTS ABOUT FLOOD DAMAGED VEHICLES Cite Potential For Hidden Damage From Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma – (Albany 2/02/06) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NEW "CUSTOM" LICENSE PLATE "New York State Cultural Institutions & Museums" Plate To Benefit The Arts – (Albany 1/09/06) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NEWEST INTERNET SERVICE Automotive Dealers, Inspection Stations, Repair Shops Can Renew Certificates Online – (Albany 1/05/06) |
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