Albany, NY – Citations for Fake IDs at Summer Concerts Drop in 2024
DMV’s Annual Crackdown Records Decrease in Citing Fake IDs and Seizing Fake Licenses
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has reported a decline in citations for fake IDs at summer concerts in 2024. The DMV’s annual crackdown, conducted with the State Liquor Authority (SLA) and local police, aims to prevent underage drinking and driving by targeting young people and checking for fake IDs at events like concerts.
Fake ID Citations and Seizures Reach Lowest Level in 2024
The DMV enforcement drive ended on September 29. DMV officers issued 307 citations and seized 349 fake IDs this year, a decline from the 312 citations and 389 fake licenses confiscated in 2023. In 2022, they caught over 550 people using fake IDs during the same effort.
Region-Specific Numbers
| Region | Citations | Fake IDs |
| Capital Region | 55 | 79 |
| Central New York | 91 | 96 |
| Finger Lakes | 95 | 106 |
| Long Island | 60 | 62 |
| Mid-Hudson | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 307 | 349 |
DMV and SLA Comment on Recent Figures
“We are happy to say that these numbers have been declining in recent years,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder, Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. “We hope the message is being heard that summer concerts should be enjoyed without putting health and safety at risk.”
“Ensuring that alcohol stays out of the hands of our underage youth is in the New York State Liquor Authority’s mission,” said SLA Chair Lily Fan. “Doing so effectively requires constant collaborative effort between the state, local law enforcement, and our licensed retailers. The State Liquor Authority, as always, is proud to join our partners at the DMV to celebrate another successful year in helping keep our summer concerts a place of fun.”
Conclusion
The DMV’s efforts to crack down on fake IDs at summer concerts have resulted in a decline in citations and seizures. This decrease suggests that the message is being heard, and the importance of responsible behavior is being emphasized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the DMV’s annual crackdown on fake IDs?
A: The purpose is to prevent underage drinking and driving.
Q: Who is involved in the DMV’s annual crackdown?
A: The DMV, the State Liquor Authority (SLA), and local police are involved.
Q: What is the DMV’s goal?
A: The DMV’s goal is to ensure that alcohol stays out of the hands of underage youth and that summer concerts are a place of fun.
Q: What is the State Liquor Authority’s role in the DMV’s annual crackdown?
A: The SLA, as part of its mission, works to ensure that alcohol stays out of the hands of underage youth. It does this through its collaboration with the DMV and local law enforcement.
Q: What is the DMV Commissioner’s comment on the recent figures?
A: The DMV Commissioner, Mark J.F. Schroeder, said that the numbers have been declining in recent years and that the message is being heard that summer concerts should be enjoyed without putting health and safety at risk.
