Press Releases
2023 News Releases
- March 29, 2023
NYS DMV Takes Step To Increase Organ Donor Registry Enrollment - March 28, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV, Donate Life Unveil New Effort to Increase Number of Registered Organ Donors - March 27, 2023
DMV Celebrates Grand Opening of New Harlem District Office - March 27, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga County - March 24, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado to Join DMV for Grand Opening of New Harlem Office - March 23, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Chautauqua Counties - March 23, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - March 23, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County - March 23, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - March 20, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Broome County - March 16, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Commitee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Chautauqua Counties - March 16, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - March 16, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Crackdown on Impaired Driving this St. Patrick’s Day - March 10, 2023
New York State Warns of Drowsy Driving Risk as Daylight Savings Time Begins - March 9, 2023
NHTSA, GTSC Help Raise Awareness about Importance of Seat Belt Use in the Back Seat - March 8, 2023
NYS DMV Recovers $3.6 Million for Taxpayers in 2022 - March 2, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties - March 2, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - March 1, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Ontario County - February 24, 2023
DMV Announces New Harlem Office to Open Monday - February 23, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - February 21, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - February 21, 2023
DMV Arrests More Than 100 People on Charges of Using a False License or Abstract to Get a NYS Driver License - February 16, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - February 16, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie County - February 16, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Annual Free Snowmobiling Weekend - February 14, 2023
New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors on Donate Life Day - February 10, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign During Super Bowl Weekend - February 9, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County - February 8, 2023
DMV Celebrates Long-Awaited Return of White Plains District Office - February 8, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Joins DMV for Grand Opening of New White Plains Office - February 7, 2023
DMV Inspection Stickers Get a New Look - February 7, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV to Celebrate Grand Opening of New White Plains Office - February 3, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - February 3, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Department of Motor Vehicles Recovered $7.3 Million in Stolen Vehicles and Parts for New Yorkers - February 2, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties - February 2, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - January 31, 2023
DMV Partners with SUNY Empire State to Provide College Credit to Eligible Staff and New Employees to Promote Training, Career Advancement - January 26, 2023
Joint New York State DMV, DOT and State Police Investigation Leads to Arrests for Illegally Registered Stretched Limousines in New York City - January 26, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - January 26, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County - January 21, 2023
NYS DMV Announces Opening of New White Plains Office - January 19, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - January 12, 2023
DMV Receives National Award for Driver License Security - January 12, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - January 12, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Oswego County - January 11, 2023
DMV Opens Pop-Up Licensing Center on Empire State Plaza - January 10, 2023
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Help Government Work Better for New Yorkers - January 6, 2023
NYS DMV Arrests Two in Separate Cases of Illegally Registered Stretched Limousines - January 5, 2023
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties
2022 News Releases
- December 27, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Record Number of Drug Recognition Experts in New York State - December 23, 2022
NYS DMV Arrests Nassau County Man for Illegally Registering Stretched Limousines in New York - December 21, 2022
DMV Extends Validity of Commercial Learner Permit - December 15, 2022
Statewide Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign, Enhanced Safety Measures on New York's Roadways to Begin - December 14, 2022
DMV, State Police Urge New Yorkers to Be Careful While Driving, Shopping This Holiday Season - December 13, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - December 9, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - December 8, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston and Monroe Counties - December 7, 2022
Governor Hochul Proclaims December as Stop-DWI Month and Announces Statewide Measures to Stop Impaired Driving - December 7, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Declares December STOP-DWI Awareness Month and Announces Holiday Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign - December 5, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV, TSA to Inform New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - December 2, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces State Police Arrest 213 People for Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Holiday Crackdown - December 2, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV, TSA to Inform New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - December 1, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - December 1, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange and Rockland Counties - November 28, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie County - November 22, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Clinton County - November 21, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces State Police Traffic Safety Campaign During 2022 Thanksgiving Weekend - November 17, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County - November 17, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - November 17, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - November 17, 2022
DMV Reminds Snowmobile Enthusiasts to Register for the Season - November 16, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV, TSA to Inform New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - November 15, 2022
DMV, GTSC Remind Motorists to Prepare for Winter Driving - November 14, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Annual Meeting to be Held Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - November 14, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - November 10, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange and Rockland Counties - November 10, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - November 4, 2022
New York State Warns of Drowsy Driving Risk as Daylight Saving Time Ends - November 4, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - November 3, 2022
With Six Months to Federal Deadline, DMV Reminds Travelers to Get REAL ID - November 2, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV, TSA and County Clerks Inform New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - November 1, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV Commissioner Invites Community to Learn about New ID Requirements Ahead of Federal REAL ID Deadline - October 27, 2022
DMV Expands “Live Chat” to Provide New Yorkers With Faster, More Convenient Service - October 26, 2022
DMV Tours New York Airports to Encourage Travelers to Get REAL ID as Implementation Date Approaches - October 26, 2022
DMV and DEC Warn Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose on or Near Roadways - October 26, 2022
Experts and Advocates Gather in Albany for the 2022 Annual New York State Highway Safety Symposium - October 25, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces More than $48 Million Awarded to Improve Highway Safety - October 25, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV and TSA to Inform New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - October 24, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV and TSA to Inform New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline at Elmira/Corning Airport - October 24, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV and TSA at Greater Binghamton Airport to Inform New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - October 17, 2022
DMV, GTSC Remind Drivers to Stop for School Buses During National School Bus Safety Week - October 16, 2022
GTSC Marks Teen Driver Safety Week with Important Reminder to Parents and Adult Mentors - October, 14, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces More Than 550 Charged in Crackdown on Fake Ids and Underage Drinking - October 12, 2022
DMV Reminds New Yorkers to Beware of Flood Damage Before Buying Used Vehicles - October 11, 2022
New York State Drivers Can Replace Peeling License Plates for Free - October 7, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - October 6, 2022
DMV Reminds New Yorkers of Approaching Deadline to Register to Vote Before Election Day - October 4, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - October 4, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany and Schenectady Counties - October 3, 2022
Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York State - September 30, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans County - September 30, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Nassau County - September 23, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Second Phase of Third-Party Commercial Driver License Road Test Program to Address Truck and Bus Driver Shortage - September 22, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance Across New York State This Saturday - September 21, 2022
DMV Executive Deputy Commissioner Christian Jackstadt Named to International Board of Directors for the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) - September 20, 2022
DMV Announces Redesigned Rotary International Custom License Plate - September 19, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Wyoming and Wayne Counties - September 19, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Delaware and Chenango Counties - September 16, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties - September 16, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk and Nassau Counties - September 16, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Ulster, Westchester and Sullivan Counties - September 16, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Results of Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign - September 13, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Delaware, Broome and Chenango Counties - September 7, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans and Yates Counties - September 1, 2022
DMV Announces Online Service to Help Customers Easily Access License, Vehicle and Other Records - August 30, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga County - August 29, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans and Yates Counties - August 24, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - August 22, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV Warns Consumers of Surge in Catalitic Converter Thefts, Announces Initiative to Deter Theft - August 19, 2022
New York State Fair Visitors Can Apply for a REAL ID, Enhanced Driver License - August 16, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Promote Seat Belt Use During Racing at Watkins Glen International - August 16, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV Informs New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - August 13, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Statewide Effort to Prevent Speeding - August 12, 2022
Governor Hochul Signs New Laws to Enhance Street Safety, Prevent Traffic Deaths, and Crack Down on Hit-And-Run Crashes - August 12, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Warns of Spike in Impaired Driving Crashes and Announces Labor Day Weekend Enforcement Campaign - August 10, 2022
Media Advisory: Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Warns of Spike in Impaired Driving Crashes and Announces Enforcement Campaign - August 4, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces New Online Process for New Yorkers to Choose an "X" Gender Marker on Driver License or ID - August 3, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance on Staten Island - August 3, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Montgomery County - August 1, 2022
New York State Department of Civil Service and Department of Motor Vehicles Announce Online Exam Now Open for Motor Vehicle Representatives - August 1, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV Informs New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - August 1, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - July 29, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Cortland County - July 27, 2022
Governor Hochul and the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Announce License Plate Redesign Contest in Celebration of Agency's 30th Anniversary - July 26, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Broome County - July 22, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties - July 21, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - July 19, 2022
DMV Tours New York Airports to Encourage Travelers to Get Real ID as Implementation Date Approaches - July 18, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV Informs New Yorkers of Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - July 14, 2022
DMV Exhibit Returning to the Syracuse Nationals Car Show - July 14, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Herkimer and Oneida Counties - July 14, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - July 12, 2022
DMV Reopens Bethpage Office Following Extensive Renovation - July 11, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV Reopens Bethpage Office Following Extensive Renovation - July 8, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Effort to Prevent Underage Drinking and Drunk Driving During Summer Concert Season - July 8, 2022
DMV Warns New Yorkers of New Phishing Scam - July 8, 2022
New Yorkers Can Now Get REAL ID and Enhanced ID Applications Digitally Pre-Screened Before Visiting a DMV Office - July 7, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - July 7, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga and Cortland Counties - July 7, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - July 5, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - July 5, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - July 1, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Suspension of Construction-related Lane Closures for July 4th Holiday - July 1, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Drunk and Drugged Driving During Fourth of July Weekend - June 30, 2022
New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving Announces Winners of “Stay Awake! Stay Alive!” Public Service Announcement Challenge - June 29, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Staten Island - June 27, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston and Orleans Counties - June 23, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Monroe County - June 21, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - June 13, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany and Schenectady Counties - June 9, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance on Long Island - June 8, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Urges Drivers to Watch for Motorcycles as Americade Returns to Capital Region - June 6, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Reminds Motorists of Importance of Properly Securing Cargo - June 6, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Stretch Limosine Passenger Task Force to Hold Public Hearing on June 13 - June 2, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties - June 2, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Westchester, Sullivan, Ulster and Orange Counties - June 1, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Staten Island - June 1, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Delaware, Broome and Steuben Counties - May 31, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Madison and Cortland Counties - May 27, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces New Yorkers Can Now Choose an "X" Gender Marker on NYS Driver License and ID Cards - May 27, 2022
DMV Reminds New Yorkers of Approaching Deadline to Register to Vote in Primary Election - May 25, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV and Division of Human Rights Announce Significant Change to State-issued IDs in Accordance with Gender Recognition Act - May 25, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Latest Class of Drug Recognition Experts - May 24, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County - May 20, 2022
New York State Offers Guidance to Prevent Heatstroke Ahead of Weekend Warm up - May 19, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - May 19, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Annual Seat Belt Education and Enforcement Campaign - May 17, 2022
DMV Approves CDTA to Conduct Commercial Driver License Road Tests Under New Program - May 17, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Kick Off Annual “Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket” Enforcement Campaign - May 13, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Warns of Rise in Fatal Motorcycle Crashes During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - May 12, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County - May 11, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: GTSC Marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Warns of Rise in Fatal Motorcycle Crashes - May 6, 2022
DMV Encourages Motorists to Show Their Love of NYS Parks with a Custom Plate - May 6, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara and Erie Counties - May 5, 2022
New York State DMV Warns Consumers of Surge in Catalytic Converter Thefts Statewide - May 5, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Broome County - May 5, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange, Dutchess and Ulster Counties - May 5, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - May 4, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Staten Island - May 4, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV Warns Consumers of Surge in Catalytic Converter Thefts, Announces Initiative to Deter Theft - May 3, 2022
DMV Urges New Yorkers to Get a REAL ID Before Federal Deadline - May 2, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga and Oswego Counties - April 28, 2022
Departments of Health and Motor Vehicles Urge New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors - April 28, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Westchester County - April 27, 2022
GTSC Announces 18th Annual ‘Operation Safe Stop’ to Prevent the Passing of Stopped School Buses - April 25, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Kicks off “No Empty Chair” Campaign to Encourage Responsible Driving and to Prevent Crashes Involving Teens - April 22, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: GTSC, DMV Kick Off 2022 "No Empty Chair" Education and Enforcement Campaign in Lackawanna - April 21, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Essex County - April 21, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Columbia, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties - April 21, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie County - April 20, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV, Donate Life NYS Encourage New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors During Donate Life Awareness Month - April 20, 2022
Governor Hochul Unveils New Round of "Cannabis Conversations" Public Health Education Campaign - April 15, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Wayne, Wyoming and Tompkins Counties - April 13, 2022
DMV Returns to New York International Auto Show April 15-24 - April 11, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Ulster County - April 11, 2022
DMV Reminds Motorcyclists to Renew Registrations by April 30 - April 7, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - April 4, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan Counties - March 31, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement and Education Campaign - March 31, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Latest Class of Drug Recognition Experts - March 31, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - March 31, 2022
New York State Reminds Active Military and Veterans of Option to Expedite and Simplify Process of Getting a Commercial Driver License - March 30, 2022
NYS DMV Announces New White Plains Office Coming Soon - March 25, 2022
Media Advisory: GTSC Invites Press to Drive Emergency Vehicle Operator Course as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins - March 25, 2022
NYS DMV and Department of Agriculture and Markets Encourage New Yorkers to Support Agriculture in the Classroom by Ordering a Custom License Plate - March 17, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County - March 16, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces 100,000 Families Have Joined Federal Broadband Affordability Program - March 16, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Increased Impaired Driving Patrols for St. Patrick’s Day - March 16, 2022
DFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris Takes First Action in Ongoing Investigation of Insurance Industry’s Failure To Timely Report Vehicle Information to DMV - March 11, 2022
New York State Warns of Drowsy Driving Risk as Daylight Saving Time Begins - March 10, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - March 10, 2022
DMV to Release Redesigned Driver License, Non-Driver ID Featuring Enhanced Security Features - March 7, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange and Dutchess Counties - March 7, 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Department of Motor Vehicles Has Recovered $1.65 Million for Consumers from Auto Dealers and Repair Shops - March 4, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - March 1, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Two Free Snowmobile Weekends for March - February 28, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Results of Super Bowl Weekend Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign - February 16, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Tioga County - February 15, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County - February 14, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - February 11, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Dutchess County - February 10, 2022
DMV Reminds New Yorkers of Approaching Deadline to Change Party Enrollment for Primary Elections - February 10, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Increased Statewide Impaired Driving Enforcement Efforts During Super Bowl Weekend - February 10, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - February 4, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - February 3, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange and Rockland Counties - February 2, 2022
DMV Announces New NASCAR Custom Plates Now Available for Sale - January 21, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committe Announces Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - January 21, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Delaware County - January 14, 2022
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Results of Holiday Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign - January 12, 2022
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Address Truck and Bus Driver Shortage - January 11, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - January 7, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - January 6, 2022
New Yorkers Can Celebrate Ski Season with Custom License Plate - January 6, 2022
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County
2021 News Releases
- December 22, 2021
Governor Hochul Announces Suspension Of Construction-Related Lane Closures During Peak Holiday Travel Days - December 22, 2021
NYS DMV Announces Historically Low Wait Times at Its Offices - December 21, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Otsego County - December 15, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Monroe County - December 14, 2021
Governor Hochul Announces Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign During the Holiday Season - December 14, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - December 13, 2021
Media Advisory: New York State Announces Holiday Season Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign - December 13, 2021
GTSC Announces More Than $35.9 Million To Improve Highway Safety - December 9, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - December 9, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County - December 9, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Madison County - December 9, 2021
DMV, State Police Urge New Yorkers to Be Careful While Driving, Shopping This Holiday Season - December 8, 2021
New York State to Implement Federally-Mandated Clean Pass Program Changes to Long Island Expressway High-Occupancy Vehicle Lane - December 6, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - November 29, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie County - November 23, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - November 18, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Chenango County - November 17, 2021
DMV Reminds Snowmobile Enthusiasts to Register for the Season - November 15, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - November 12, 2021
DMV, GTSC Remind Motorists to Prepare for Winter Driving - November 10, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - November 10, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Oneida County - November 9, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Oswego County - November 5, 2021
New York State Warns of Drowsy Driving Risk as Daylight Saving Time Ends - November 4, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans County - November 4, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie, Niagara and Chautauqua Counties - November 3, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - October 29, 2021
Don't Get Grounded – Be One of the Millions of New Yorkers Who Can Fly with a REAL ID - October 27, 2021
DMV and DEC Warn Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose On or Near Roadways - October 25, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County - October 21, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - October 19, 2021
Governor Hochul Announces State Police Arrest 207 People for Impaired Driving Over Columbus Day Weekend - October 19, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Monroe County - October 18, 2021
GTSC Marks Teen Driver Safety Week with Important Reminder to Parents and Adult Mentors - October 15, 2021
DMV Announces More Than 300 Charged in Crackdown on Fake IDs and Underage Drinking - October 15, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Jefferson County - October 14, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - October 8, 2021
Consumer Alert: NYS DMV Warns of Text Message Phishing Scam - October 8, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany and Columbia Counties - October 7, 2021
Governor Hochul Announces State and Local Police to Crack Down on Speeding and Impaired Driving Over Columbus Day Weekend - October 7, 2021
DMV, DOH Encourage New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors - October 6, 2021
On Three-Year Anniversary of Schoharie Limousine Crash, Governor Hochul Announces Appointments to the Limousine Passenger Safety Task Force - October 4, 2021
DMV Encourages New Yorkers to Support Domestic Violence Awareness and Down Syndrome Awareness with Custom License Plates - September 30, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston and Orleans Counties - September 30, 2021
DMV Reminds New Yorkers of Approaching Deadline to Register to Vote Before Election Day - September 28, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Chautauqua and Erie Counties - September 24, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga County - September 23, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Schenectady County - September 22, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Results of Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign - September 20, 2021
Governor Hochul Urges Parents to Make Sure Child Seats are Secured During Passenger Safety Week - September 20, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Westchester County - September 16, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Oneida and Herkimer Counties - September 10, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Monroe and Livingston Counties - September 9, 2021
DMV Encourages New York Pro Football Fans to Show Pride in Their Favorite Team with an NFL Custom License Plate - September 9, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Putnam, Orange, Sullivan, Dutchess, Rockland and Westchester Counties - September 9, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - September 8, 2021
DMV Reminds New Yorkers to Beware of Flood Damage Before Buying Used Vehicles - September 3, 2021
Governor Hochul Reminds Motorists to Buckle Up and Drive Safely in Labor Day Holiday Weekend Travel - September 3, 2021
NYS DMV Director of Field Investigations Receives Lifetime Achievement Award - September 2, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans, Ontario, Wyoming, and Monroe Counties - September 2, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties - September 2, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Results of Statewide Speeding Enforcement Campaign - August 31, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Schenectady, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Albany Counties - August 20, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Clinton County - August 18, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston and Wyoming Counties - August 18, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga County - August 17, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and Albany Medical Center Spotlight Dangers of Impaired Driving - August 17, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Steuben County - August 13, 2021
Media Advisory: Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and Albany Medical Center Hospital Spotlight Dangers of Impaired Driving - August 13, 2021
DMV and New York State Fair Announce Contest to Win Lifetime Pass to the Fair - August 12, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange and Dutchess Counties - August 6, 2021
NYS DMV Unveils New, Redesigned NASCAR License Plates at Watkins Glen International - August 5, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties - August 3, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Promote Seat Belt Use During Racing at Watkins Glen International - August 3, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Broome and Steuben Counties - July 30, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Effort to Prevent Speeding - July 29, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Essex County - July 29, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans and Monroe Counties - July 29, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - July 27, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - July 27, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Oneida and Herkimer Counties - July 23, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie County - July 19, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Underage Drinking During Summer Concert Series - July 19, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Oswego County - July 16, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Yates and Livingston Counties - July 16, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Jefferson and Clinton Counties - July 16, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Highway Workers Memorial to Debut at the 2021 Great New York State Fair - July 15, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Herkimer County - July 15, 2021
DMV Exhibit Returning to Syracuse National Car Show - July 14, 2021
OGS To Reauction Seized 2015 Red Corvette on Monday, July 26 - July 14, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Broome County - July 13, 2021
Consumer Alert: The Division of Consumer Protection and DMV Warn of Text Message Phishing Scam - July 13, 2021
DMV Warns Motorists of Rise in Auto Thefts in NYC and Statewide - July 8, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga, Cortland and Oswego Counties - July 7, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange and Westchester Counties - July 1, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties - July 1, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Road and Bridge Construction During July 4th Holiday - June 30, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on Drunk and Drugged Driving During the July 4th Holiday - June 24, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Wyoming County - June 23, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Nearly 70,000 Tickets Issued During Seat Belt Education and Equitable Enforcement Campaign - June 22, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - June 21, 2021
More Than 276,000 New Yorkers Have Taken Their Permit Test Online - June 17, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Chance to Win Virtual Meet-and-Greet With NASCAR driver Ross Chastain - June 11, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Education and Equitable Enforcement Campaign to Boost Pedestrian Safety - June 10, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - June 10, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Cayuga and Onondaga Counties - June 10, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County - June 7, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara County - June 4, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Memorial Day Weekend Crackdown - June 4, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Westchester, Orange, Dutchess and Putnam Counties - June 4, 2021
Motorists Warned of Dangers of Driving with Unsecured Cargo - June 3, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston and Orleans Counties - June 3, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Oneida County - June 1, 2021
NYS Department of Motor Vehicles Announces Option to Appear Virtually at Traffic Court Hearings in New York City - May 28, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police, Local Law Enforcement Crack Down on Impaired and Reckless Driving This Memorial Day Weekend - May 27, 2021
Consumer Alert: The Division of Consumer Protection and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Warn Adults to Wear Their Bike Helmets - May 27, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Road and Bridge Construction During Memorial Day Weekend - May 27, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Columbia County - May 26, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - May 20, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Promotes Seatbelt Use as Spring Mobilization Begins - May 14, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga and Oswego Counties - May 13, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Oneida County - May 13, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Clinton and Hamilton Counties - May 11, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Monroe County - May 5, 2021
GTSC Warns of Spike in Motorcycle Crash Fatalities as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Begins - May 4, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Safety Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County - May 3, 2021
Media Advisory: GTSC Warns of Spike in Motorcycle Crash Fatalities as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Begins - April 30, 2021
New York State Warns New Yorkers of Risk of Heatstroke - April 26, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Online Driver Learner Permit Test Now Available Statewide - April 23, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Yates, Wyoming, Monroe, Broome and Livingston Counties - April 21, 2021
GTSC Announces 17th Annual ‘Operation Safe Stop’ to Prevent the Passing of Stopped School Buses - April 16, 2021
Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors on Donate Life Blue and Green Day - April 16, 2021
GTSC, DMV Kick Off 2021 "No Empty Chair" Education and Enforcement Campaign - April 15, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga and Oswego Counties - April 14, 2021
DMV Reminds Motorcyclists to Renew Registrations by April 30 - April 8, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement and Education Campaign - April 1, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Columbia and Albany Counties - April 1, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties - March 31, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans and Livingston Counties - March 26, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Otsego County - March 16, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga and Jefferson Counties - March 16, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Crackdown on Impaired Driving This St. Patrick's Day - March 12, 2021
New York State Warns of Drowsy Driving Risk as Daylight Saving Time Begins - March 9, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie County - March 9, 2021
DMV Encourages Motorists to Check for Vehicle Safety Recalls - March 5, 2021
DMV Highlights Ways New Yorkers Can Protect Against Fraud During National Consumer Protection Week - February 25, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Innovative Partnership With AAA Northeast to Expand Access to DMV Services - February 24, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans County - February 19, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $37.2 Million Awarded to Highway Safety Initiatives Across New York - February 4, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Crackdown on Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend - January 14, 2021
Consumer Alert: NYSDOT and DMV Warn of Text Message Phishing Schemes