New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 15 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter I - REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER
Subchapter J - Driver Rehabilitation Programs
Part 132 - Dangerous Repeat Alcohol Or Drug Offenders
Section 132.3 - Hearings

The sole purpose of a hearing scheduled pursuant to this Part is to determine whether there exist unusual, extenuating and compelling circumstances to warrant a finding that the revocation proposed by the commissioner should not take effect. In making such a determination, the administrative law judge shall take into account a driver's entire driving record. Unless the administrative law judge finds that such unusual, extenuating and compelling circumstances exist, the judge shall issue an order confirming the revocation proposed by the commissioner.