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Spring Safe Driving Tips Please see our
Spring Safe Driving Tips.
County Data Reports County Data Reports for 2011 are now available.
Highway Safety Conference New York Highway Safety Symposium
Traffic Safety Award Recipients at the 2012 GTSC Conference.


Partners Read about the receipients of the 2010 Partners for Safety Awards.
Highway Safety Conference New York Highway Safety Symposium
Partnering for a Safer New York
October 20 - 22, 2013 in Liverpool, NY
Call for Presentations and Vendor Invitations external link
Additional information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Scales of Justice
New York's New Laws


New law effective July 12, 2011 updates the law on cell phone / electronic device use while driving.  It is illegal for drivers to use handheld electronic devices while their vehicle is in motion, cell phone use requires a hands-free device. State regulations will be changed so that 3 driver penalty points will be assessed for this violation and the fine is up to $150. It is a primary offence, an officer may stop you if you are observed using a handheld device while driving.
  "Move Over Law" Operation of vehicles when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle - effective January 1, 2011.
  New Laws for Young Drivers (pdf document)
- effective February 22, 2010.
  Tougher DWI penalties
- effective December 18, 2009.
  Child Car Seat Law Change
- effective November 24, 2009
impaired driving Impaired Driving in New York State
Study on How Frequently Motorists Drink and Drive - (pdf document)
Research Notes from the Study - (pdf document)
GTSC Logo GTSC Grant Award Listing for Federal Fiscal Year 2013 (pdf document).

New York State Highway Safety Strategic Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2013 - (pdf document).

New York State 2012 Highway Safety Annual Report - (pdf document)