Suffolk County STOP-DWI

The STOP-DWI program was initiated as a result of New York State legislation in 1981. This legislation called for the establishment of an effective program to control drunk driving at the local level. It also established minimum fines as well as license restrictions for DWI offenders. The law further provided that the fines collected for DWI convictions would remain in the county where the arrest and conviction occurred. Therefore, Suffolk County's STOP-DWI Program is completely funded by the fines paid by convicted drunk drivers. This unique way of funding gives Suffolk County the opportunity to add extra police patrols, step up prosecution, conduct rehabilitation and education activities and implement an active public awareness campaign. As a result Suffolk County is arresting more drunk drivers, convicting more drunk drivers, and more importantly, making the roads safer for everyone.

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About DWI 

The Facts about DWI

DWI Arrest and Highway Fatality Statistics

New York State's Zero Tolerance Law

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