In the year 2000, the national Highway traffic safety administration of the US Department of Transportation counted 41,821 fatalities, 5.3 million injuries and 28 million damaged vehicles. (New York State's share in 2000 was about 1,500 fatalities, injuries were up to 292,000.)  They put the economic cost of highway crashes at 231 billion; lost market productivity and 61 billion; medical expenses and 33 billion and travel delay of 25 billion.  Alcohol involved crashes accounted for 51 billion or 22% of the total; speeding cost 40 billion; not using the seatbelt cost 22% of the fatalities were 9200 lives in 143,000 serious injuries.  Using the seatbelt prevented 11,900 fatalities and 325,000 serious injuries.

And, from Money Magazine, 5/03, p.89:
"crashes remain the leading cause of death for Americans, ages one to 34."

Effectiveness of the New York State safety program

The last effectiveness study of the program indicates that it results in 35% reduction in traffic accidents and 65% reduction in traffic violations.

Endorsement

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, after an extensive two-year review of NYSP's Court's content and training material, has stated ... "the final product now serves as a model for other programs." Endorsement valued highly by NYSP.

To Enroll Contact NYSP/CSEA at: 1-800-942-6874

Member Benefits

Reduce up to four points on your driving record

If you incurred violations during the 18 month period prior to completing the course, up to four points will be reduced on your driving record, possibly helping you to avoid a license suspension.  However, it will not cancel mandatory suspension or revoking, in example 3 speeding convictions within 18 months nor will it cancel any action pending against a motorist driving privileges.  You may take the NYSP course every 18 months for point reduction.

Save 10% for three years on your auto insurance

After completing the point/insurance reduction program, you are eligible for 10% discount on your collision and auto liability insurance for three full years.  Your liability premium includes property damage, bodily injury, and personal injury protection.  Your discount will apply to all vehicles for which you are the principal operator.  Think about that.  What is 10% for three years worth to you

Who is eligible?

All principle vehicle operators are eligible including:

To enroll: please contact NYSP/CSEA

1-800-942-6874

Save

10% off

Your liability in collision insurance for three renewable years

Plus

Reduce up to four points on your driving record and only 6 hours

New York safety programs 6 hour accident reduction program

Danny Donohue
President 

Dear member,

I am pleased to announce our newest member only benefit -- defensive driving -- which is being offered through New York safety program (NYSP).

The classes will be held at different locations throughout the state and are available to CSEA members and their family members at a special discount price of $18.  That's a savings of $27 for members!

NYSP's PIRP is a six hour classroom course to encourage the development of habits and behaviors associated with advanced driving skills.  Certified instructors guide the students through the program, using video presentations.  The materials and film were updated in 2002.

The program has been designed to help students become more aware of their individual responsibility as a driver.

A study guide has been designed to help the students identify the reasons for the driving behavior and help them make personal commitments to change and improve the necessary.

We know this program will save you money -- and may even save your life.

In solidarity,