Press releases
2020 News | 2019 News | Press Release Archives [1]
2021 News Releases
- May 5, 2021
GTSC Warns of Spike in Motorcycle Crash Fatalities as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Begins [2] - May 4, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Safety Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County [3] - May 3, 2021
Media Advisory: GTSC Warns of Spike in Motorcycle Crash Fatalities as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Begins [4] - April 30, 2021
New York State Warns New Yorkers of Risk of Heatstroke [5] - April 26, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Online Driver Learner Permit Test Now Available Statewide [6] - April 23, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Yates, Wyoming, Monroe, Broome and Livingston Counties [7] - April 21, 2021
GTSC Announces 17th Annual ‘Operation Safe Stop’ to Prevent the Passing of Stopped School Buses [8] - April 16, 2021
Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors on Donate Life Blue and Green Day [9] - April 16, 2021
GTSC, DMV Kick Off 2021 "No Empty Chair" Education and Enforcement Campaign [10] - April 15, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga and Oswego Counties [11] - April 14, 2021
DMV Reminds Motorcyclists to Renew Registrations by April 30 [12] - April 8, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement and Education Campaign [13] - April 1, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Columbia and Albany Counties [14] - April 1, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties [15] - March 31, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans and Livingston Counties [16] - March 26, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Otsego County [17] - March 16, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga and Jefferson Counties [18] - March 16, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Crackdown on Impaired Driving This St. Patrick's Day [19] - March 12, 2021
New York State Warns of Drowsy Driving Risk as Daylight Saving Time Begins [20] - March 9, 2021
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie County [21] - March 9, 2021
DMV Encourages Motorists to Check for Vehicle Safety Recalls [22] - March 5, 2021
DMV Highlights Ways New Yorkers Can Protect Against Fraud During National Consumer Protection Week [23] - February 25, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Innovative Partnership With AAA Northeast to Expand Access to DMV Services [24] - February 24, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans County [25] - February 19, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $37.2 Million Awarded to Highway Safety Initiatives Across New York [26] - February 4, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Crackdown on Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend [27] - January 14, 2021
Consumer Alert: NYSDOT and DMV Warn of Text Message Phishing Schemes [28]
2020 News Releases
- December 17, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Impaired Driving Crackdown During Holiday Season [29] - December 11, 2020
Consumer Alert: NYS DMV Warns of Ongoing Text Message Phishing Schemes [30] - December 4, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of State Police Thanksgiving Crackdown on Impaired and Reckless Driving [31] - December 3, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces 1,779 Tickets Issued by State Police During "Operation Hardhat" Surpassing 2019's Total by Nearly 70 Percent [32] - November 27, 2020
DMV Announces Huntington Office to Relocate to Dix Hills [33] - November 25, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on Impaired and Reckless Driving Over Thanksgiving Weekend [34] - November 17, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign [35] - November 13, 2020
GTSC Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County [36] - November 9, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces New Effort to Increase Highway Safety and Prevent Low-Bridge Strikes by Trucks [37] - November 2, 2020
DMV Reminds New Yorkers Just One Day Left to Renew Expired Documents [38] - October 30, 2020
New York State Warns of Drowsy Driving Risk as Daylight Saving Time Ends [39] - October 30, 2020
Consumer Alert: NYS DMV Warns of Text Message Phishing Scam [40] - October 30, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement Crackdown on Impaired Driving This Halloween [41] - October 29, 2020
DMV Urges Motorists to Prepare for Winter Driving Conditions [42] - October 27, 2020
NYS DMV Reminds New Yorkers One Week Left to Renew Expired Documents [43] - October 27, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga County [44] - October 20, 2020
GTSC Marks Teen Driver Safety Week With Important Reminder to Parent, s and Adult Mentors [45] - October 19, 2020
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Saratoga County [46] - October 15, 2020
NYS DMV Reminds New Yorkers of November 3 Deadline to Renew Expired Documents [47] - October 10, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Columbus Day Weekend Traffic Enforcement [48] - October 10, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Safety Inspections and Assistance in Wyoming County [49] - [49]October 10, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Safety Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County [50] - October 8, 2020
Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors on New York's Annual Organ Donor Enrollment Day [51] - October 6, 2020
NYS DMV Encourages New Yorkers to Renew Expired Documents as Extension Nears the End [52] - October 2, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara and Erie Counties [53] - October 2, 2020
DMV Reminds New Yorkers of Approaching Deadline to Register to Vote Before Election Day [54] - September 22, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Checks Available During Child Passenger Safety Week [55] - September 18, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces DMV to Expand Online Services [56] - September 18, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Impaired Driving Crackdown [57] - September 14, 2020
GTSC Announces Online Driver Survey to Assess and Enhance New York's Traffic Safety Initiatives [58] - September 4, 2020
Governor Cuomo Warns of Spike in Motorcycle Fatalities and Urges Motorists to Use Caution as Busy Labor Day Travel Begins [59] - August 28, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County [60] - August 28, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces 1,222 Tickets Already Issued by State Police in 2020 Under "Operation Hardhat," Exceeding Totals for All of 2019 [61] - August 21, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Statewide Crackdown on Speeding [62] - August 21, 2020
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans and Wyoming County [63] - August 21, 2020
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara and Erie Counties [64] - August 18, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Impaired Driving [65] - August 13, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of Pedestrian Safety Enhancements on Long Island [66] - August 11, 2020
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring All Motor Vehicle Passengers 16 and Older to Wear A Seat Belt [67] - August 5, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Crackdown on Speeding [68] - July 31, 2020
New York State Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions to Prevent Heatstroke [69] - July 31, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara County [70] - July 31, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County [71] - July 29, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces DMV Licensed Driving Schools Can Now Conduct Distance Learning Pre-Licensing Courses [72] - July 28, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Dutchess County [73] - July 24, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Safety Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County [74] - July 24, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Safety Seat Inspections and Assistance in Otsego and Montgomery Counties [75] - July 24, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Safety Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga County [76] - July 13, 2020
Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Slow Down in Work Zones as New York Continues Reopening [77] - July, 10, 2020
State Police and Park Police Crack Down on Seatbelt Use in State Parks [78] - July 2, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on DWI During the July 4 Holiday [79] - May 30, 2020
NYS DMV Announces Plan to Resume Limited Remote Services [80] - March 21, 2020
NYS DMV to Suspend Services in Respond to Covid-19 Pandemic [81] - March 17, 2020
New York State DMV to Serve Customers by Reservation Only and Adjourn All Traffic Violation Bureau Hearings [82] - March 13, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston and Suffolk County [83] - March 13, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston and Seneca Counties [84] - March 13, 2020
DMV Encourages Customers to Complete Transactions Online [85] - March 12, 2020
GTSC, State Police Announce Law Enforcement Crackdown on Impaired Driving this Saint Patrick's Day [86] - March 12, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Sullivan County [87] - March 11, 2020
Media Advisory: New York State Kicks Off St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown [88] - March 11, 2020
DMV Opens New Offices in New York City to Expand Customer Service Options in the Region [89] - March 11, 2020
DMV Opens New Offices on Long Island to Expand Customer Service Options in the Region [90] - March 11, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Saratoga County [91] - March 10, 2020
Consumer Alert: NYS DMV and NYPD Warn Motorists of Rise in Auto Thefts [92] - March 6, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties [93] - March 5, 2020
GTSC Announces More Than $28.6 Million Available to Improve Highway Safety [94] - March 2, 2020
New York State Raises Awareness of Dangers of Drowsy Driving Ahead of Daylight Saving Time [95] - February 28, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County [96] - February 24, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Madison County [97] - February 16, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Free Snowmobiling Weekend to Boost Out-of-State Tourism Set for March 14-15 [98] - February 11, 2020
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [99] - February 11, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest 122 People for Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend [100] - January 31, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police to Increase DWI and Reckless Driving Enforcement During Super Bowl Weekend [101] - January 31, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During February [102] - January 30, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces New Measure to Increase Penalties on Vehicles that Violate Height and Weight Restriction Laws is Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget [103] - January 24, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Historic Crackdown on Underage Drinking in 2019 [104] - January 11, 2020
DMV Announces Extended Hours and Saturday Appointments to Accommodate Increase in Customers at NYC and Long Island Offices [105] - January 2, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance during January [106]
2019 News Releases
- December 23, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures During Peak Holiday Travel Days [107] - December 11, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Impaired Driving Crackdown During Holiday Season [108] - December 3, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During December [109] - November 27, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend [110] - November 26, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Impaired and Distracted Driving Over Thanksgiving Holiday [111] - November 21, 2019
SLA Issues Emergency Suspension for Oneonta Bar [112] - November 20, 2019
DMV Reminds Snowmobile Enthusiasts to Register for the Season [113] - November 18, 2019
State Liquor Authority Announces Results of October Statewide Underage Drinking Crackdowns [114] - November 14, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of State Police Halloween Week Enforcement Campaign [115] - November 12, 2019
DMV Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Winter Driving Conditions [116] - November 1, 2019
New York State Urges Motorists to Avoid Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Ends [117] - October 30, 2019
GTSC Reminds New Yorkers of New Rear-Facing Car Seat Law [118] - October 30, 2019
NYS Division of Consumer Protection Urges New Yorkers to be Safe During Halloween Celebration [119] - October 28, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement Crackdown on Impaired Driving This Halloween [120] - October 18, 2019
GTSC Announces New Partnership with Students Against Destructive Decisions to Enhance Teen Driving Safety Statewide [121] - October 18, 2019
Governor Cuomo Reminds Motorists to Adhere to New York's "Move Over" Law When Approaching Emergency or Hazard Vehicles Along Roadways [122] - October 11, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Columbus Day Weekend Traffic Enforcement [123] - October 10, 2019
On Organ Donor Enrollment Day, Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors [124] - October 4, 2019
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Newest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [125] - October 3, 2019
Consumer Alert: DMV Reminds New Yorkers to Check for Flood Damage Before Buying Used Vehicles [126] - October 2, 2019
DMV and DEC Warn Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose on or Near Roadways [127] - October 1, 2019
DMV Reminds New Yorkers: One Year Until New Travel Requirements Take Effect [128] - September 27, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During October [129] - September 20, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announce Multi-Agency Effort to Crack Down on Underage Drinking in October [130] - September 13, 2019
GTSC Marks National Child Passenger Safety Week With Free Seat Inspections Statewide [131] - September 6, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During September [132] - [132]September 5, 2019
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Prohibiting Early Termination Fees on Motor Vehicle Lease Contracts if a Customer has Passed Away [133] - September 4, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Steps to Ensure Student Safety as New School Year Begins [134] - August 30, 2019
GTSC, DMV Encourage New Yorkers to Buckle Up as Holiday Travel Begins [135] - August 30, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Labor Day Weekend [136] - August 30, 2019
Statement from Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder [137] - August 23, 2019
GTSC Leader Nationally Recognized for Highway Safety Improvement Efforts [138] - August 22, 2019
New York State Fair Visitors Can Apply for a REAL ID [139] - August 19, 2019
Governor Cuomo Launches Statewide Survey Allowing New Yorkers to Choose State's New License Plate Design [140] - August 14, 2019
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Further Enforce Child Support Obligations [141] - August 13, 2019
New York State Announces Impaired Driving Crackdown [142] - August 12, 2019
Media Advisory: New York State Kicks Off Impaired Driving Crackdown [143] - August 2, 2019
DMV, GTSC and Nascar Xfinity Driver Ross Chastain Promote Seatbelt Use During Racing at Watkins Glen International [144] - August 1, 2019
GTSC Announces Statewide Speeding Enforcement Campaign [145] - July 29, 2019
NYSDOT Announces Completion of Comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Corridor Study of Niagara Falls Boulevard [146] - July 29, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV and Xfinity Race Car Driver Ross Chastain Promote Seat Belt Use at Watkins Glen State Park [147] - July 25, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During August [148] - [148]July 24, 2019
New York State Fair Announces Record Estimated Attendance at New York State Fairgrounds Events [149] - July 16, 2019
State Police and local law enforcement to crack down on seat belt use in State Parks [150] - July 11, 2019
DMV Streamlines Ticketing Phone System to Save Customers Time [151] - July 8, 2019
DMV Offers Tips to Prevent Vehicle Thefts Statewide [152] - July 3, 2019
New York DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During July [153] - June 28, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police DWI Crackdown During the July 4 Holiday [154] - June 27, 2019
DMV Receives National Recognition for Distracted Driving Awareness and Fraud Detection and Prevention [155] - June 24, 2019
DMV Informs New Yorkers of New Law Impacting Slow-Moving Vehicles [156] - June 17, 2019
State Agencies Announce Start of Annual Pedestrian Safety Education Campaign and Enforcement Blitz [157] - June 11, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Fake ID Use and Underage Drinking During Summer Concert Season [158] - June 7, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on Speeding [159] - June 4, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest 225 People for Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend [160] - June 3, 2019
DMV, GTSC Urge Motorists to Look Out for Motorcycles as Americade Returns [161] - May 29, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspection and Assistance During June [162] - May 24, 2019
DMV Encourages Customers to Get a REAL ID as Summer Travel Season Begins [163] - May 22, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Impaired and Reckless Driving this Memorial Day Weekend [164] - May 20, 2019
DMV Announces Third Annual Vehicle Safety Week in New York State [165] - May 15, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Statewide Underage Drinking Crackdowns [166] - May 14, 2019
GTSC, DMV Kick Off 20th Annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign [167] - May 13, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Kick Off 20th Annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign [168] - May 9, 2019
DMV Launches Expanded Online Guide to Help Identify What is Needed to Register or Title a Car [169] - May 2, 2019
GTSC, DMV to Focus Campaign on Reducing Motorcycle Crashes [170] - May 2, 2019
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces 16th Annual 'Operation Safe Stop' to Prevent the Passing of Stopped School Buses [171] - May 1, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Announce Campaign Focused on ‘Hot Spots’ for Motorcycle, Car Crashes [172] - April 30, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During May [173] - April 25, 2019
GTSC, DMV Kick Off "No Empty Chair" Education and Enforcement Campaign in Binghamton [174] - April 24, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Kick Off 2019 “No Empty Chair” Education and Enforcement Campaign in Binghamton [175] - April 22, 2019
DMV Encourages New Yorkers to Celebrate Earth Week By Going Paperless With Electronic Reminders [176] - April 20, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Creation of Task Force to Train Technicians for Jobs in the Auto Industry [177] - April 12, 2019
NYS DMV Reports Record Number of Online Transactions by Customers [178] - April 9, 2019
GTSC, DMV Highlight Dangers of Distracted Driving [179] - April 8, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Launch Campaign to Target Distracted Driving; DOT and Thruway Authority Join to Support Work Zone Safety [180] - April 8, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Increased Effort by State Agencies to Support National Work Zone Awareness Week [181] - April 2, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces April Crackdowns to Combat Underage Drinking [182] - March 29, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During April [183] - March 28, 2019
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [184] - March 27, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [185] - March 26, 2019
DMV Announces Learner Permit Test Now Available in Bengali and Nepali [186] - March 18, 2019
Media Advisory: Lt. Gov. Joins DMV, Local Officials Tuesday for Grand Opening of Albany District Office [187] - March 13, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV and DOH Discuss Dangers of Drowsy Driving with Students at University at Buffalo [188] - March 8, 2019
Governor Cuomo Urges Motorists to Avoid Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Begins [189] - February 28, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During March [190] - February 26, 2019
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - 2/26/19 [191] - February 25, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - 2/25/19 [192] - February 21, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces FY 2020 Executive Budget will Strengthen Protections Against Assault for Transportation Workers [193] - February 12, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Over $4 Million in Vehicle Titles Recovered for New Yorkers [194] - February 8, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest 139 People for Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend [195] - February 6, 2019
New York State Announces Final Public Session for Task Force to Approve Ride Sharing Service Recommendations for Customers with Disabilities [196] - February 1, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Record Number of Fake ID Seizures in 2018 [197] - January 31, 2019
State Police to increase DWI enforcement during Super Bowl Weekend [198] - January 30, 2019
Due to the Weather, New York State Postpones Final Public Session for Task Force to Approve Ride Sharing Service Recommendations for Customers with Disabilities [199] - January 28, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During February [200] - January 8, 2019
New York State Reschedules Final Public Session for Task Force to Approve Ride Sharing Service Recommendations for Customers with Disabilities [201]
Topic:
- About DMV [202]