Genesee County Participates in Memorial Day STOP-DWI Campaign

Published on May 19, 2026

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The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and the Batavia Police Department will be participating in a coordinated effort with the STOP-DWI program to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.

The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign begins Friday, May 22, 2026, and will continue through Monday, May 25, 2026.

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel holidays and marks the official start of summer. Law enforcement agencies and local STOP-DWI programs will be collaborating across the state in an effort to reduce the number of impaired driving-related injuries and deaths.

Plan Ahead for a Safe Ride

  • Before the first drink, plan a safe ride home.
  • One is all it takes. Call a taxi, a ride service, or a sober friend.
  • If someone has been consuming drugs or alcohol, do not let that person get behind the wheel. Take their keys and help them arrange a safe ride home.
  • When hosting a picnic or party, make sure everyone has a safe ride home.

STOP-DWI efforts across New York State have made great strides in reducing the number of alcohol and drug-related fatalities. However, lives continue to be impacted every day by drunk and impaired driving.

Make a positive impact. Choose to drive sober.

For more information, visit the Genesee County STOP-DWI webpage.

Artwork Credit

Attachment: 2025 STOP-DWI Poster Contest Honorable Mention

Artist: Jaxson Starkweather, 7th grade, Byron-Bergen Central School

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