News from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

For more information contact: DMV Communications: 518-473-7000

Media Advisory

ALBANY, NY (10/17/2008)(readMedia)-- -

WHAT: Press Conference: New Young Driver Safety Initiatives Kick-Off of National Teen Driver Safety Week

WHEN: Monday, October 20, 2008, 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel, 801 University Avenue, Rachel's Restaurant, Syracuse, New York 13210

WHO:

- David J. Swarts, Commissioner, DMV

- Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

- Students from Syracuse University

NOTES: The press conference is being held during the annual New York Highway Safety Conference and kicks off the National Safe Teen Week that runs from October 19 - 25. The conference is a four day event in which traffic safety experts from across the state gather to discuss and learn the latest trends in safety.

At the press conference, the students will be demonstrating a driving simulator. The students will get to experience various driving conditions as well as the effects of alcohol.

CONTACT: DMV Communications: 518-473-7000

THE MEDIA IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND