Genesee County STOP-DWI

Genesee County STOP-DWI Program

The Genesee County STOP-DWI Program provides funding to partnering County departments and community agencies to implement programs designed to reduce the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol, with the ultimate goal of reducing incidents of impaired driving.

Funded programs fall into one or more of the following categories:

Enforcement
Prosecution
Probation
Rehabilitation
Education
Public Information

All program funds are derived from fines collected within the County as a result of DWI convictions. The community benefits through stricter enforcement of DWI laws by police agencies, resulting in the removal of impaired drivers from the road, as well as through educational programs that encourage responsible decision-making and reduce alcohol abuse among youth.

Mission

The mission of the STOP-DWI Program is to establish a countywide effort to combat impaired driving, make streets and roads as safe as possible, remove intoxicated drivers through enforcement, and prevent impaired driving through education.

Definition

STOP-DWI stands for: Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated.

High Visibility Engagement Campaigns

STOP-DWI High Visibility Campaigns in New York aim to reduce impaired driving fatalities through enhanced enforcement efforts.

Victim Impact

The Victim Impact Panel is a part of almost every DWI and DWAI sentence.

Cost of a DWI

One impaired drive could cost over $20,000 and a year in jail.
Is it worth it?

DWI Facts

Understand the dangers — know the facts, save lives.

More Resources

More information and resources from NYS STOP-DWI, the Governor's Traffic Safety Commission, and the Victim's Impact Panel

STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign in Genesee County

Published on February 05, 2026

Genesee County law enforcement agencies are participating in a statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign February 8–9 to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. The coordinated effort focuses on prevention, education, and enforcement surrounding Super Bowl weekend, encouraging residents to plan ahead for a safe ride home and help keep roadways safe for everyone.

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