The New York City Police Department DWI Forfeiture Initiative.

This paper describes the New York City Police Department's Driving While Intoxicated Forfeiture Program. Using existing laws, the NYPD has begun to commence forfeiture actions of the automobiles driven by drunk drivers. The goal of the program is to save lives, and prevent injury and property damage. The relevant data indicate that the program has contributed to a reduction in DWI fatalities and accidents.