| 2013 News Releases |
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 3,100 Dangerous Drivers Kept Off the Road Since New, Tough Regulations to Protect New Yorkers From Repeat DWI Offenders Took Effect
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 05/20/13) |
Governor Cuomo Announces 'Buckle Up New York' Campaign
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 05/16/13) |
MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH
Motorcycle Safety, Road Sharing Stressed As Summer Approaches – (Newburgh 05/09/13) |
DMV ANNOUNCES EXTENDED HOURS AT THREE OFFICES
Massapequa, Yonkers, Herald Square Offices to Stay Open Later on Weekdays – (Albany 04/16/13) |
Governor Cuomo Announces DMV Public Service Campaign Featuring Dr. Mehmet Oz to Increase Organ Donation
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 04/03/13) |
MOTORISTS REMINDED OF DROWSY DRIVING DANGERS
— GTSC Press Release – (Albany 03/07/13) |
Governor Cuomo Announces 13,000 Identity Fraud Cases Investigated by DMV Using Facial Recognition Technology
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 03/05/13) |
| 2012 News Releases |
| DMV OFFERS NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION RENEWAL FOR SNOWMOBILES – (Albany 11/28/12) |
| Chiefs of Police Support Proposed Driver License – (Albany 11/26/12) |
| ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR DMV DRIVER LICENSE – (Albany 11/21/12) |
| STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER BARBARA J. FIALA – (Albany 11/14/12) |
MOTORISTS REMINDED OF DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVING
Fatigue a Possibility as Daylight Saving Time Ends on November 4 – (Albany 11/02/12) |
Governor Cuomo Announces Extensions for DMV Renewals, Tax Filings & Payments and Bond Payments in Response to Hurricane Sandy
— Governor's Press Release – (11/02/12) |
DMV OFFERS ONLINE TEMPORARY VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS
Customers Can Now Print a 10-Day Proof of Registration – (Albany 10/23/12) |
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 16,000 New Yorkers Use New Online Voter Registration Website
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 9/27/12) |
| Governor Cuomo Announces Regulations to Protect New Yorkers from Dangerous Drivers — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 9/25/12) |
| Reforms Include Giving Law Enforcement in the Field Access to DMV Data Using a Secure Internet Portal — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 9/12/12) |
| Governor Cuomo Announces Reforms to Expand Access to Voter Registration — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 8/16/12) |
| Governor Cuomo Announces More than Four Times as Many Tickets Issued for Texting-While-Driving Since Tough, New Law Took Effect — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 7/12/12) |
| Governor Cuomo Announces Multi-Agency Initiative to Help Prevent Impaired Driving During Prom and Graduation Season — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 5/23/12) |
| Governor Cuomo Announces "Buckle Up New York" Enforcement Campaign — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 5/19/12) |
BATTLE OF THE BELTS COMES TO BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Hosts Competition For Teen Drivers – (Albany 05/15/12) |
MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH
Safety Stressed For Motorcyclists As Summer Months Approach – (Albany 05/09/12) |
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 3,000 Tickets Issued During Second Operation Hang-Up
Second Enhanced Enforcement Campaign Continues To Crack Down on Motorists that Illegally Use a Hand-Held Device — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 5/04/12) |
Governor Cuomo Announces Second Operation Hang Up Campaign to Target Distracted Drivers
More Than 150 Drivers Ticketed in First 12 Hours of Operation Hang Up
More Than 65,000 Tickets Issued Statewide in 2012 for Using an Electronic Device While Driving — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 4/24/12) |
Governor Cuomo Announces Second Operation Hang Up Campaign to Target Distracted Drivers
—Governor's Press Release – (Albany 4/21/12) |
New York State Unveils New Online Service to Increase Organ Donations
MyDMV Application Process Makes Registering More Convenient — Joint Press Release with NYS Department of Health – (Albany 04/10/12) |
MOTORISTS REMINDED OF DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVING
Sleep Loss a Possibility as Daylight Saving Time Begins on March 11 – (Albany 03/08/12) |
Governor Cuomo Announces the License Suspension of Driving School at Center of Fraud Allegations
—Governor's Press Release – (Albany 3/05/12) |
Governor Cuomo Announces Texting-While-Driving Law Leads to Major Crackdown on Distracted Driving
—Governor's Press Release – (Albany 2/13/12) |
Governor Cuomo Implements "Experience Counts" Initiatives to Help Returning Veterans Get Jobs in New York
—Governor's Press Release – (Albany 2/09/12) |
New York State Celebrates Giants' Super Bowl Victory with Championship License Plate
Super Bowl XLVI Plate Commemorates Victory — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 2/06/12) |
DMV OFFERS ONLINE REGISTRATION OF OUT-OF STATE SNOWMOBILES
Non-Residents Can Obtain Temporary Registration and Immediately Begin Riding – (Albany 01/31/12) |
Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and Department of Motor Vehicles Open Cost-Saving Call Center at Greene Correctional Facility (PDF)
Along with a second call center at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, annual savings to taxpayers is expected to reach approximately $3.5 million – (Albany 01/10/12) |
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| 2011 News Releases |
Governor Cuomo Announces that State Police Issued More Than 800 Tickets for Texting-While-Driving Violations Over the Thanksgiving Holiday
816 Tickets Issued to Motorists for Illegally Using a Hand-Held Device – (Albany 12/1/11) |
DMV OFFERS REDESIGNED VETERAN LICENSE PLATE
New Custom License Plate Unveiled for Veterans Day – (Albany 11/09/11) |
MOTORISTS REMINDED OF DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVING
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday – (Albany 11/04/11) |
| STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER BARBARA J. FIALA (Albany 9/30/11) |
New "MyDMV" Internet Application Will Improve Customer Service
Motorists Are Now Able to Conduct More DMV Business Online or by Mail – (Albany 9/26/11) |
Governor Cuomo Announces New Texting While Driving Law Leads to Enhanced Enforcement
New Penalties Lead to Double the Amount of Motorists Pulled Over for Texting-While-Driving – (Albany 9/21/11) |
| Statement from Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Barbara J. Fiala (Albany 9/1/11) |
| DMV Media Advisory
DMV Hearings Postponed – (Albany 8/26/11) |
DMV EXTENDS RENEWAL DEADLINE DUE TO HURRICANE IRENE
Downstate Customers Who Need to Renew Licenses, Registrations That Expire Aug. 29 or 30 Now Have Until Sept. 2 – (Albany 8/26/11) |
| Governor Cuomo Announces Department of Motor Vehicles Investigation Leads to Additional Arrests of Commercial Drivers with Multiple Licenses Facial Recognition Technology Helps Identify Drivers Using False Identities — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 8/18/11) |
DMV CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Event at Empire State Plaza Features Vehicles from 1961-Present – (Albany 8/10/11) |
SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE AT ALL-TIME HIGH
Statewide Usage Rate Increases to A Record 91 Percent
— GTSC Press Release – (Albany 7/14/11) |
Governor Cuomo Signs Law Strengthening Enforcement Against Drivers Caught Using Handheld Electronic Devices
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 7/12/11) |
U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY LAHOOD AND DMV COMMISSIONER FIALA DISCUSS RESULTS OF LANDMARK DISTRACTED DRIVING PROJECT Syracuse One of Two Cities Nationwide to Participate in Pilot Program
— GTSC Press Release – (Syracuse 07/11/11) |
DMV DEPLOYS REDESIGNED MILITARY CUSTOM LICENSE PLATES
New "Minuteman" and Veteran Plates Help Mark Independence Day – (Albany 07/01/11) |
REDESIGNED MEDICAL LICENSE PLATES NOW AVAILABLE FROM DMV
Series Includes Doctors, Nurses and Other Health Care Occupations – (Albany 6/29/11) |
SAFETY STRESSED FOR MOTORCYCLISTS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER
Recent Fatalities Highlight the Need for Safety and Education – (Albany 6/21/11) |
AGENCIES ANNOUNCE "CLICK IT OR TICKET" CAMPAIGN
This Year's Mobilization Focuses on Nighttime Enforcement of Seat Belt Use
— GTSC Press Release – (Albany 5/24/11) |
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES STATE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO 46 ARRESTS OF COMMERCIAL DRIVERS FOR FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING MULTIPLE LICENSES
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 5/09/11) |
FINAL WAVE OF DISTRACTED DRIVING PROJECT ANNOUNCED
Enforcement Part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
— GTSC Press Release – (Albany 4/04/11) |
Governor Cuomo Announces DMV Investigation Leads to Arrests of 11 Bus Drivers Who Used Aliases to Obtain Drivers Licenses
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 3/25/11) |
Governor Cuomo Announces DMV Investigation Leads to the Arrests of Two Commercial Bus Drivers Operating with Suspended Licenses
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 3/24/11) |
DMV ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN CELL PHONE VIOLATION LAW
Driver License Points Added to Strengthen Distracted Driving Law, Decrease Cell Phone Use
– (Albany 2/14/11) |
| J. David Sampson Appointed Executive Deputy Commissioner Of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles – (Albany 2/10/11) |
Governor Cuomo Announces Appointments and Nominations
— Governor's Press Release – (Albany 2/9/11) |
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| 2010 News Releases |
| Departments of Correctional Services and Motor Vehicles Open Cost-Saving Call Center at Women's Bedford Hills Correctional Facility – (Albany 12/27/10) |
FINGERPRINTING OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS GOES DIGITAL
Electronic Scanning Eliminates Need to Utilize Outdated Ink and Roll Method – (Albany 12/15/10) |
DRIVERS WARNED TO AVOID USING HANDICAPPED SPACES
Holiday Activity Is No Excuse to Ignore Rights of Disabled – (Albany 11/23/10) |
MOTORISTS REMINDED OF DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVING
Sleep Loss a Possibility After Daylight Saving Time Ends – (Albany 11/09/10) |
NEW YORK MOTORCYCLISTS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SAFETY PROGRAM
Basic Rider Course Participants Increased 22 Percent – (Albany 10/28/10) |
DMV COMMISSIONER AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS CALL ATTENTION TO SAFETY ISSUES RELATED TO MULTI-PASSENGER VANS
Letter Sent to Registrants of Multi-Passenger Vans Following Fatal Thruway Crash – (Albany 10/26/10) |
DMV COMMISSIONER VISITS HIGH SCHOOL TO PROMOTE TEEN DRIVER AWARENESS WEEK AND NEW TEEN SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DMV
School Served As Backdrop For Filming of Educational Teen Driver Videos – (Colonie 10/20/10) |
GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT WAVE
2,183 Tickets Issued – (Albany 10/18/10) |
| DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES KICK OFF THIRD DISTRACTED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT WAVE – (Albany 10/04/10) |
GTSC ANNOUNCES LATEST STATEWIDE STOP DWI EFFORT
18-day Crackdown Coincides with National Initiative Through Labor Day – (Albany 8/19/10) |
NEW TEEN DRIVING LAWS ENACTED
Drivers Under 18 Are Subject to New Restrictions – (Albany 8/17/10) |
DMV INTRODUCES PERSONALIZED HISTORICAL LICENSE PLATES
Special Plates Available for Eligible Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles – (Albany 8/12/10) |
DMV, INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF IIES
Program Removes Uninsured Vehicles From Highways, Reduces Fraud – (Albany 6/15/10) |
JUNE IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
Motorists and Riders Urged To Be Safe and Share the Road – (Albany 6/3/10) |
DMV EMPLOYEE SELECTED TO SERVE ON PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Kevin O'Brien Selected to Serve On the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee – (Albany 5/26/10) |
DMV COMMISSIONER RETURNS TO HIGH SCHOOL TO WARN TEENS OF DRIVING'S DEADLY DANGERS
Commissioner shares personal experience of tragic teen death – (West Seneca 5/17/10) |
DMV Commissioner Announces Department's Furlough Plan
State-operated Offices to be Closed on May 21 – (Albany 5/12/10) |
DMV UNVEILS CUSTOM LICENSE PLATE COMMEMORATING DALE EARNHARDT'S SELECTION TO NASCAR HALL OF FAME
New Plate is Available to All Race Fans Across the State – (Albany 5/11/10) |
DMV SUPPORTS ORGAN DONATION EFFORTS
Life Pass It On Trust Fund Has Received $165,000 – (Albany 4/30/10) |
| STATEMENT FROM DMV COMMISSIONER DAVID J. SWARTS – (Albany 4/30/10) |
DMV COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES EMPIRE GOLD LICENSE PLATE AVAILABILITY
New Design Will Be Offered Beginning April 1, 2010 – (Albany 4/01/10) |
DMV COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN EMPIRESTAT PROGRAM
Data-Driven Initiative Announced in Governor's 2010 State of the State Address – (Albany 3/22/10) |
MOTORISTS REMINDED OF DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVING
Sleep Loss a Possibility as Daylight Saving Time Begins on March 14 – (Albany 3/11/10) |
DMV COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES NEW GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE LAWS
Statewide Changes Strengthen The Current Law For Younger Drivers – (Albany 2/22/10) |
OVER ONE MILLION NEW YORKERS SEEK INFORMATION ON ENHANCED DRIVER LICENSES
Residents Find that EDL's are The Smart Way to Travel – (Albany 2/10/10) |
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