Bill > A02174

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to give the commissioner of motor vehicles additional authority to require licensed drivers to undergo an examination or reexamination before their normal license renewal date. Specifically, the commissioner can mandate such a reexamination if they receive a recommendation from a court handling traffic offenses, or from a state or territory's governor or chief magistrate, indicating that a driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is in question. When reviewing a driver's qualifications, the commissioner is limited to considering only the driver's driving record from the previous ten years. This provision gives motor vehicle authorities an additional tool to assess and potentially restrict driving privileges for individuals who may pose a safety risk on the road, based on recommendations from judicial or governmental officials who have observed concerns about a driver's capabilities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2174