Bill > S01680

This bill requires official motor vehicle inspection stations to prominently display a sign or poster informing customers that they are not authorized to inspect altered motor vehicles (specifically stretch limousines) unless the vehicle's registrant provides an exemption letter from the state Department of Transportation (DOT). The sign must be placed in a visible area of the business, be printed in 24-point type on an 8.5 x 11 inch sign or poster, and state in bold print that without a DOT exemption letter, such altered vehicles must report directly to the Department of Transportation. The legislation aims to provide clear guidance to inspection stations about how to handle modified vehicles, particularly stretch limousines, which may require additional safety review. The bill will go into effect 60 days after becoming law, giving inspection stations time to prepare and display the required signage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1680