Media Advisory: DMV, GTSC, Law Enforcement Team Up to Remind New Yorkers to Buckle Up and Drive Safely Ahead of Memorial Day

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, New York State Police and local law enforcement will join together to remind New Yorkers about increased enforcement of seat belt usage and additional patrols on the roads running through Memorial Day weekend.

When: 
Friday, May 22, 2026
 12:30 p.m.

Where: 

New York State Police Troop G Headquarters

760 Troy Schenectady Road

Latham, NY 12110

Who: 
Christian Jackstadt, Acting NYS DMV Commissioner
Major Robert McConnell, Troop G Commander
Chief Deputy Christopher Kopec, Albany County Sheriff’s Office
Chief James Gerace, Colonie Police Department
Emma DeBerjois, Crash Victim