About the Symposium The Annual New York State Highway Safety Symposium brings together highway safety professionals from across New York State to share, promote, and educate on highway safety initiatives with workshops and presentations covering the most critical...
AAAA is the Administrative Adjudication system. Maintained by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), traffic tickets issued in New York City are captured and stored in the AA traffic ticket data system. Traffic tickets issued in the city of Rochester prior to...
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Research & Data Young DriversWhether it is due to inexperience or a tendency toward greater risk-taking behavior, young drivers comprise an especially vulnerable group of drivers. Devastating fatal crashes involving young drivers continue to heighten awareness of...
Research & Data SpeedingReducing traffic speed is of utmost importance in ensuring road safety for all. Speeding has been identified as a leading factor in traffic crashes, significantly increasing their likelihood and severity. By implementig measures that...
Research & Data Roadway FatalitiesThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a total of 42,795 roadway fatalities in 2022. Fatalities continue to rise above pre-pandemic levels and New York State is no exception. ITSMR provides research and...
Research & Data PedestriansImproving the safety of pedestrians, who are among the most vulnerable roadway users, is a priority for New York State. As with other program safety areas, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee has provided funding for ITSMR to conduct...
Research & Data Occupant ProtectionSeat belt use is one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in motor vehicle crashes, protecting drivers and all passengers. New York’s seat belt law was first implemented on December 1, 1984. Amendments to...
Research & Data MotorcyclesMotorcyclists are especially vulnerable to serious or fatal injury when a crash occurs. Study findings should be useful to the state’s alcohol and highway safety community in the development of countermeasures that address the...
Research & Data Impaired DrivingImpaired Driving involves the use of alcohol, drugs (legal or illegal) or a combination of alcohol and drugs. This behavior puts people at risk and is a violation of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL 1192). ITSMR has...
Research & Data Distracted DrivingRecognizing the safety concerns associated with the use of a cell phone while driving, New York became the first state in the nation to prohibit the use of hand-held cell phones while driving, effective November 1, 2001, and...
Research & Data Commercial Vehicles / Large TrucksTraffic safety is of utmost importance, particularly when it comes to large trucks. These vehicles pose unique challenges on the road. It is crucial to recognize the potential dangers associated with large trucks...