Genesee County to Boost Patrols for Statewide Drugged Driving Crackdown

The county will participate in a high-visibility enforcement campaign on April 20th to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:33am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key with a STOP-DWI keychain, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A high-visibility enforcement campaign aims to crack down on the growing problem of drug-impaired driving in Genesee County.Batavia Today

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office and the City of Batavia Police Department will increase patrols as part of a coordinated enforcement effort with the STOP-DWI program to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. This statewide STOP-DWI enforcement initiative will take place on April 20, 2026, with law enforcement agencies across New York State participating in a unified effort to keep roadways safe.

Why it matters

Incidents of drug-impaired driving continue to rise, and while certain marijuana laws have changed, it remains illegal and dangerous to operate a vehicle while impaired by marijuana or other drugs. This campaign aims to educate the public and crack down on impaired driving to improve road safety.

The details

During the April 20th enforcement campaign, the New York State Police, county sheriff's offices, and municipal law enforcement agencies will participate in a unified effort to keep roadways safe. Drivers are reminded to 'Have a Plan' before traveling and arrange for a designated driver, use a rideshare service, or plan for another safe way home.

  • The statewide STOP-DWI enforcement initiative will take place on April 20, 2026.

The players

Genesee County Sheriff's Office

A law enforcement agency in Genesee County, New York that will be participating in the increased patrols and enforcement campaign.

City of Batavia Police Department

A municipal law enforcement agency in Batavia, New York that will be participating in the increased patrols and enforcement campaign.

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What’s next

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office and Batavia Police Department will be conducting increased patrols and enforcement on April 20th as part of the statewide STOP-DWI Drugged Driving Awareness High Visibility Engagement Campaign.

The takeaway

This enforcement campaign highlights the ongoing issue of drug-impaired driving and the need for continued education and crackdown efforts to keep roads safe, even as marijuana laws evolve. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and find sober rides to prevent impaired driving incidents.