Requires first-time offenders of alcohol or drug-related traffic offenses to participate in a rehabilitation program.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to mandate that courts require first-time offenders of alcohol or drug-related traffic offenses to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as part of their sentence. The program is limited to those who have not previously been convicted of such offenses and meet specific eligibility criteria. The commissioner or a deputy has the discretion to expel participants who fail to meet program requirements. The act takes effect on November 1 following its enactment.

Requires first-time offenders of alcohol or drug-related traffic offenses to participate in a rehabilitation program.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to mandate that courts require first-time offenders of alcohol or drug-related traffic offenses to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as part of their sentence. The program is limited to those who have not previously been convicted of such offenses and meet specific eligibility criteria. The commissioner or a deputy has the discretion to expel participants who fail to meet program requirements. The act takes effect on November 1 following its enactment.