What is STOP-DWI?

STOP-DWI stands for "Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated". The STOP-DWI program was inacted by the State Legislature for the purpose of empowering the coordinating local efforts to reduce alcohol and other drug-related crashes within the context of a comprehensive and financially self-sustaining statewide alcohol and highway safety program.

The STOP-DWI legislation permits each of the state's counties to establish a county STOP-DWI Program which qualifies the county for the return of all fines collected for alcohol and other drug-related traffic offences occurring in its jurisdiction.

All 62 counties have opted to participate. Each county appoints a STOP-DWI Coordinator, whose duties include the development of a program and the coordination of efforts by agencies involved in alcohol and highway safety.

Although the development and implementation of STOP-DWI programs rests with the counties, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles is charged with the task of approving county plans.  

     If you have any question regarding STOP-DWI in New York please feel free to call Mr. William Burkhard at 315 376 5663 or email at bbrkhard@lewiscountyny.org