Stop DWI

Program Objective

STOP - DWI stands for “Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated.” The STOP - DWI program was enacted by the State Legislature in 1981 for the purpose of empowering the coordinating local efforts to reduce alcohol and other drug-related traffic crashes within the context of a comprehensive and financially self-sustaining statewide alcohol and highway safety program.

Funding

The STOP - DWI legislation permits each of the state's counties to establish a county STOP - DWI program that qualifies the county for the return of all fines collected for alcohol and other drug related traffic offenses occurring in its jurisdiction. This basically means that no tax dollars are used to fund this program. It is funded by fines collected from violators.

Schuyler County Program

The Schuyler County STOP - DWI program supports traffic safety programs for the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office and Watkins Glen Police Department by providing funding for overtime, equipment, and training, and providing public relations services concerning alcohol and drug-related offenses.

Funding is also provided to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office for prosecuting these offenses and to the Finger Lakes Addictions and Counseling Referral Agency (FLACRA) for treatment services.