GHSA and Responsibility.org Provide Funding for Law Enforcement to Address Drug-Impaired Driving
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2018
Contact: Madison Forker, mforker@ghsa.org
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New York
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of New York. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
How Police Learn to Recognize 'Drugged Driving'
Training law enforcement officers to recognize and stop drug-impaired drivers is a vital part of combating drugged driving. GHSA Director of Government Relations Russ Martin speaks to the scope of the DUID issue and the importance of Drug Recognition Experts (DREs).
How Police Learn to Recognize 'Drugged Driving'
Story by Myles Miller
April 5, 2018
NRSF Drowsy Driving Grant Results: New York
With a grant from NRSF, New York partnered with Stony Brook University's School of Health Technology and Management to develop the Stop Drowsy Driving Initiative.
Why It’s Hard to Crack Down on Drowsy Driving
GHSA Consultant Pam Fischer and Senior Director of Communications and Programs Kara Macek discuss GHSA and NRSF's efforts to help states address drowsy driving.
Drugged versus drunk driving: What are police seeing on the roads?
Drugged and drunk driving are both serious issues on our roadways, as GHSA and Responsibility.org's 2017 DUID report showed.
Autonomous Vehicle Laws: New York
Authorizes AV testing with a human operator.
A disturbing number of people still use cellphones while driving
GHSA's Kara Macek discusses why it is so difficult to get people to stop driving distracted.
Bicycle Helmet Laws: New York
Bicycle helmets required for all riders 1 year or older and under 14. Children under 1 prohibited.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws: New York
Universal helmet law enacted 1967.
Sobriety Checkpoint Laws: New York
Checkpoints are conducted. Their legality is upheld under federal Constitution.