Bill > A00445

This bill modifies the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to limit the number of traffic infractions that can be issued during a single traffic stop specifically related to window tinting violations. Currently, law enforcement could potentially cite a vehicle owner for multiple infractions related to window tint (such as different types or degrees of tint violations), but this legislation would restrict an officer to issuing only one traffic infraction per stop for window tint-related offenses. The bill amends Section 375, Subdivision 12-a of the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new paragraph that explicitly states that only one traffic infraction may be incurred during a single traffic stop for violations of subparagraphs one through four of paragraph (b) related to window tinting. The provision aims to reduce potentially punitive multiple citations for what is essentially the same type of vehicle equipment violation, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A445