new york state department of motor vehicles

New York State has had an ignition interlock program on the books for over twenty years -- One of the first in the nation (California was first in 1986). In the beginning it was referred to as a "Pilot Program" and only involved 7 counties spread across the state. Other counties were empowered to order the installation of the device on an ad hoc basis. They rarely did so because the technology was emerging and the devices were full of bugs.
Just like any other place in America, New York can be dangerous, especially when it comes to the safety of your personal belongings. Many car insurance companies consider New York a high risk area because of the high statistics of crime. Cars are at risk for being vandalized and stolen. Yet, high risk or not, New York drivers and car owners must have auto insurance - it is the law.