STOP DWI
STOP-DWI stands for “Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated.” The STOP-DWI program was created by the New York State Legislature in 1981 for the purposes of empowering counties to coordinate local efforts to reduce alcohol and other drug related traffic crashes within the context of a comprehensive and financially self-sustaining alcohol and highway safety program.
The STOP-DWI legislation permits each of the State’s 62 counties to establish a county STOP-DWI program which, in turn, will qualify the county for the return of all fines collected for alcohol and other drug related traffic offenses occurring within its jurisdiction. Each county is given broad discretion in the direction of its program. The “local option” concept set forth by the Legislature merely requires that the program address alcohol and highway safety issues and be non-duplicative of related ongoing efforts.
Although the development and implementation of the STOP-DWI program rests with the counties, the New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles is charged with the task of approving the county plans prior to the expenditure of STOP-DWI monies and submitting periodic evaluations of the program to the Governor and the State Legislature.
2010 Victim Impact Panel Schedule
January 7, 21
February 4, 18
March 4, 18
April 1, 15
May 6, 20
June 3, 17
July 1, 15
August 5, 19
September 2, 16
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2, 16
Victim Impact Panel (VIP) meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Participants are recommended to confirm dates that may conflict with a Holiday in advance of attending (check schedule).
VIP is held at the Onondaga County Justice Center, 555 South State Street, NY 13202. This facility is the city/county jail, which is a secure building. Participants are to arrive no later that 6:15 p.m. and wait in the lobby until the “VIP” is announced. Once participants are admitted into the facility no late arrivals will be accepted. The $25.00 required fee will be collected by the VIP facilitator at sign-in. Participants may pay cash, certified check or money order payable to STOP DWI Program. The session lasts a minimum of 1.5 hours once the VIP facilitator has admitted everyone. Each participant is responsible for bringing their own pen to complete a portion of their certificate of completion.
Participants are to bring a writing instrument. Receipts and certificates of attendance will be issued upon completion. THE ONLY TIME VIP IS CANCELLED IS IF ONONDAGA COUNTY HAS ISSUED A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND ROADS ARE CLOSED.
For more information call: Prevention Network – 315-471-1359, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VIP is a collaboration between Onondaga County STOP DWI Program, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department, New York State Court System, community volunteers and Prevention Network.
Project Responsibility: Brief Q & A
1.) What is it?
Project Responsibility is a four (4) hour alcohol education class run by the STOP DWI Program. It has a prosecution, law enforcement and educational component. During Project Responsibility, both underage offenders and those charged with providing them alcohol; learn about the possible consequences of their actions relative to the consumption and the supplying of alcohol to minors.
2.) When is it?
It is held on the first and third Wednesday’s of each month from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
3.) Where is it?
It is held at the Justice Center at 555 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. This facility is the county jail.
4.) Who may attend?
There are two types of individuals invited to Project Responsibility.
First, anyone under the age of 21 charged with an alcohol related offense. For example: ABC violations under 21, VTL 509.6 (forged or fictitious license), DWI under the age of 21 and other appropriate charges involving underage people and alcohol.
Second, anyone who is charged with either permitting or providing alcohol to a minor. For example: Penal Law §260.20 and §260.10 cases. An example would be a person who provides alcohol to minors at a house party. However, please note that defendants charges with selling alcohol to minors from a store or other commercial establishments will be referred to the Responsible Server Training Class also offered by the Traffic Safety Research Inc.
5.) Is there a cost?
Yes, the cost is $100.00 to attend Project Responsibility. CASH OR MONEY ORDERS, PLEASE. Money orders should be made payable to the STOP DWI Program. (The cost to attend the Responsible Server Training Class is $200.00, cash or money order should be made out to Traffic Safety Research, Inc.
6.) Who may NOT attend?
Anyone the District Attorney’s Office deems ineligible, because of the circumstances of the case and/or criminal history.
7.) How does one sign up?
CALL TRAFFIC SAFETY RESEARCH INC 750-0035
Each registrant must provide his/her name, address, date of birth, date of arrest, court of jurisdiction, attorney’s name.
8.) How long does it take to be invited to a class?
It depends on class size and availability, but no more than two or three weeks.
9.) Should I bring anything with me to class?
Participants should bring some form of photo identification. Also, if you are taking this class during the spring or summer months, bring a sweater (participants have tended to complain about the air conditioning being too high).
10.) Where can I park?
On the street parking is available at parking meters downtown. However, parking checkers make frequent visits of area meters. To avoid parking tickets or having to refill the parking meters, it is suggested that participants park at the Oncenter Parking Garage or other area parking garages/lots. PLEASE NOTE THAT PROJECT RESPONSIBILITY DOES NOT VALIDATE PARKING AND CANNOT “FIX” PARKING TICKETS.
11.) What happens after someone completes Project Responsibility?
In most cases where the offender is charges with underage drinking, the offender receives a certificate of completion and the People move to ACD the charge. It should be noted, that in some cases, community service may be required as part of the disposition before the People move to ACD the charge. If however, the charge is a DWI or other misdemeanor, then completion is required as a condition of sentence.
For more information of Project Responsibility, please contact Traffic Research Safety, Inc at 750-0035 or the District Attorney’s Office.
The following is a list of the Project Responsibility schedule for 2010.
All classes are held at the Justice Center, 555 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. This facility is the city/county jail. All participants should report no later than 8:45 a.m. and remain seated in the lobby until the call for Project Responsibility is made. No late arrivals will be admitted once class has begun.
All classes begin at 9:00am and conclude at 1:00pm.
Cash or Money Orders please. Personal checks will be declined.
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January 6 |
Syracuse Police |
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July 7 |
Syracuse Police |
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January 20 |
OCSD |
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July 21 |
OCSD |
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February 3 |
Syracuse Police |
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August 4 |
Syracuse Police |
February 17 |
OCSD |
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August 18 |
OCSD |
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March 3 |
Syracuse Police |
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September 1 |
Syracuse Police |
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March 17 |
OCSD |
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September 15 |
OCSD |
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April 7 |
Syracuse Police |
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October 6 |
Syracuse Police |
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April 21 |
OCSD |
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October 20 |
OCSD |
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May 5 |
Syracuse Police |
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November 3 |
Syracuse Police |
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May 19 |
OCSD |
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November 17 |
OCSD |
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June 2 |
Syracuse Police |
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December 1 |
Syracuse Police |
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June 16 |
OCSD |
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December 15 |
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FOR A LIST OF APPROVED ALCOHOL-TREATMENT PROVIDERS, PLEASE GO TO http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/dwi/index.cfm
