Bill > A01803

This bill removes an existing exemption that previously allowed police vehicles to be excluded from mandatory periodic vehicle inspections. Currently, law enforcement vehicles were not required to undergo the same routine safety and emissions checks that other vehicles must complete. By repealing subdivision 6 of section 308 of the vehicle and traffic law, the bill will now require police vehicles to be subject to the same periodic inspection requirements as civilian vehicles, ensuring that police vehicles meet the same safety and operational standards as other vehicles on the road. The legislation will take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning police departments will need to begin having their vehicles inspected according to standard state vehicle inspection protocols.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1803