Schenectady County STOP-DWI Program
   Schaffer Heights, Suite 303
   107 Nott Terrace
   Schenectady, New York 12308
   (518) 386-2225
   (518) 382-5539 fax

   Denise Cashmere, Coordinator
   






...A Community Effort
The STOP-DWI Program is funded by fines paid by people convicted of Driving While Intoxicated.



What is STOP DWI?
In 1981, New York State enacted legislation which established the Special Traffic Options Programs for Driving While Intoxicated (STOP-DWI). Specifically, the legislation permits an established county STOP-DWI program to qualify for the return of all fines collected for alcohol and other drug-related traffic offenses occurring in its jurisdiction. Each county appoints a STOP-DWI Coordinator, whose duties include the development of a program and the coordination of efforts by agencies involved in alcohol and highway safety. The “local option” concept set forth by the Legislature allows each program to ultimately reflect the unique qualities and needs of the specific county.

HOW DOES STOP-DWI BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY?
Under the direction of a Steering Committee, Schenectady County has established a comprehensive county-wide plan to reduce impaired driving and related problems. Key components of the plan include law enforcement, prosecution, probation, prevention/education, rehabilitation and public information. Through these coordinated efforts with the enforcement agencies, county departments, school districts, human service organizations and local businesses, awareness of the issues has increased.  Impaired drivers are being removed from our local roadways and their cases are being given the necessary priority with appropriate and consistent penalties imposed upon conviction.

Specific activities are outlined in the annual Schenectady County STOP-DWI Plan.