Bill > A03890

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law in New York to prohibit police officers from initiating a motor vehicle stop solely for certain "secondary violations" related to vehicle registration, equipment, and inspection. Police officers can still initiate stops for "primary violations" (other violations of the vehicle and traffic law) and can cite drivers for secondary violations if a primary violation is also observed during the stop. The bill aims to limit unnecessary vehicle stops for minor issues while still allowing officers to address more significant traffic law infractions.