Recent News from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

DMV Wins Prestigious State, National Awards

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:46:47 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that several Agency personnel and offices within the DMV have earned prestigious awards for major accomplishments in the areas of cyber security, technology and inter...

June Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:47:41 -0000

New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles David J. Swarts and State Police Lieutenant Jim Halverson today reminded motorists to watch for motorcycles on the roadways and encouraged riders to get proper motorcycle training. They were joined at ...

Number of Enhanced Driver Licenses Top 100,000 in New York State

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:38:36 -0000

More than 100,000 New Yorkers have now obtained Enhanced Driver Licenses (EDLs) that meet the new federal travel requirements that went into effect on June 1. The new rules require citizens returning to the United States by land or sea from Canada...

Motorists Reminded to Share the Road Safely and Responsibly

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:25:27 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced a new highway safety campaign reminding all New York State motorists to share the road safely and re...

Media Advisory: Memorial Day Weekend STOP-DWI Crackdown

Fri, 22 May 2009 14:28:31 -0000

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Young Motorists Urged to Be Safe During Prom and Graduation Season

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:32:52 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo t...

DMV Commissioner Announces New I-PIRP Courses

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:29:45 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the Department of Motor Vehicles today announced the availability of the new Internet Point Insurance Reduction Program or I-PIRP. The innovative program will increase traffic safety awareness through the convenien...

AGENCIES CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEAT BELT LAW

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:46:43 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today along with other traffic safety partners celebrated the 25th anniversary of the seat belt law being s...

Media Advisory: Celebration of the Nation's First Seat Belt Law

Thu, 14 May 2009 11:30:32 -0000

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Media Advisory: Celebration of the Nation's First Seat Belt Law

Wed, 13 May 2009 16:05:08 -0000

WHAT: Celebration of the Nation's First Seat Belt Law - Signed in New York State 25 Years Ago This Summer

DMV Addresses Inspection/Registration Sticker Issue

Wed, 06 May 2009 18:32:02 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today addressed the issue of 2010 inspection stickers and registration stickers that are not adhering to vehicle windshields. The Department became aware of the issue after rec...

Commissioner of DMV Launches Young Driver Web Site

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:38:17 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced the launch of the Department's young driver web site also being called "Resources for the Y...

Commissioner of DMV Launches Young Driver Web Site

Fri, 01 May 2009 13:45:22 -0000

DMV Recommends Changes to GDL Program

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:55:16 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced that DMV has proposed legislation to the Governor and the Legislature that would stre...

Drivers Urged To Share The Road With Slow-Moving Vehicles

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:49:38 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) along with Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Patrick Hooker, representatives from the Depa...

Slow-Moving Vehicle Press Conference

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:00:35 -0000

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Media Advisory: Slow-Moving Vehicle Press Conference

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:32:09 -0000

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Statement from DMV Commissioner David J. Swarts

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:11:01 -0000

"The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is in receipt of the final audit by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) regarding the administration of the contract with the Motorcycle Association of New York State (MANYS). The Department a...

Media Advisory: West Haverstraw District Office To Remain Closed

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:31:02 -0000

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GTSC Presents Partners for Safety Award

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:02:23 -0000

The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) presented its Partners for Safety Award to the Outdoor Advertising Foundation of New York, Inc. on March 9 before the MAAC Basketball Tournament Championship Game at the Times Union Center in Albany. ...

Media Advisory: St. Patrick's Day STOP-DWI Crackdown

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:21:35 -0000

West Haverstraw District Office Temporarily Closed

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:04:06 -0000

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Media Advisory: STOP-DWI Traffic Safety Night, Partners for Safety Award Presentation

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:44:16 -0000

WHAT: STOP-DWI Traffic Safety Night

West Haverstraw District Office Temporarily Closed

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:07:39 -0000

DMV Enacts Cost Savings Measure

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:01:39 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that the agency has eliminated the costly statewide 1-800 telephone numbers used for contacting the DMV call centers. While the telephone numbers have changed, the c...

Superbowl Sunday STOP-DWI Crackdown

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:33:50 -0000

Motorcycle Safety Program Chosen by DMV

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:58:38 -0000

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Statement on Comptroller's Audit from DMV Commissioner David J. Swarts

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:11:30 -0000

"We have received the results of the Comptroller's recent audit of the Department of Motor Vehicles process for issuing commercial driver licenses (CDL's). We are very proud of the system that we have in place to provide CDL's to the almost 600,0...

Governor Paterson Receives Report From Special Advisory Panel On Driver Education

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:11:04 -0000

Governor David A. Paterson today received the final report of the Temporary Special Advisory Panel On Driver Education Availability and Curriculum Enhancement. The report, which was also sent to the Legislature, provides recommendations on improvi...

Fraudulent Identification Task Force Completes Operation In Albany County

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:43:16 -0000

The State Fraudulent Identification Task Force, which has conducted 16 operations across the state, recently completed a 60-day operation in Albany County. The Task Force is coordinated by the New York State Police and Department of Motor Vehicles...