Recent New York DWI Law Changes
What changed, when it took effect, and who it affects.
Signed October 18, 2023
DWI surcharges steered to local STOP-DWI programs (S.2712B/A.4755B)
Two of the mandatory surcharges charged after an impaired-driving conviction now fund county STOP-DWI programs. It changes where that money goes.
Official sources
- Governor Hochul — Support for local STOP-DWI programs (October 2023)
- NY DMV — Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA)
- NY Courts — New York City Criminal Court
- NY Courts — Buffalo City Court
- NY Courts — Rochester City Court
- NY Courts — Yonkers City Court
- NY Courts — Syracuse City Court
- NY Courts — Upstate city courts
- NY DMV — Penalties for Alcohol or Drug-Related Violations
- NY DMV — You and the Drinking Driving Laws (C-39)
- NY DMV — Guide to Suspension and Revocation (C-12)
- NY DMV — Driver’s Manual, Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs
- NY DMV — Leandra’s Law and Ignition Interlock Devices
- NY DMV — Safety and Business Hearings
- NY DCJS — FAQ About DWI and Leandra’s Law
- NY DCJS — Leandra’s Law (Ch. 496, 2009)
- N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1192
- N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1194
- N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1227
- N.Y. Penal Law §125.12
- N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law §160.59
- NY Courts — Clean Slate Act and Criminal Record Sealing
- NY DMV — Impaired Driver Program (IDP)
- NY DMV — Conditional and Restricted Use Licenses
- NY Courts — Order of Suspension Pending Prosecution, Hardship Privilege (MV-1193)
- NY Courts (App. Div., 1st Dept. CLE) — Handling the DWI Case: Practical Aspects
- NY Courts, 7th Judicial District — Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Educational information, not legal advice. New York law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Safety and Business Hearings Bureau and talk to a licensed New York attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.