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Cuomo Announces Regulations to Protect New Yorkers From Dangerous Drivers

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ALBANY, N.Y. -

Governor Cuomo announced new regulations to protect driver with a history of repeat alcohol or drug related driving convictions.

According to a press release, the new regulations call for lifetime record review by the DMV, permanent license revocation for persistently drunk and dangerous drivers, delayed re-licensing and driving restrictions and interlocks for other drivers with repeated or drug related driving convictions. The new regulations will also end reduction of mandatory suspension or revocation periods.

"We are saying 'enough is enough' to those who have chronically abused their driving privileges and threatened the safety of other drivers, passengers and pedestrians," Governor Cuomo said. "This comprehensive effort will make New York safer, by keeping these drivers off our roadways."

Approximately 20,000 drivers will have their licenses permanently revoked or delayed this year due to the new regulations.

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