Bill > S04147

This bill, known as the "Ghostbuster Act", enhances enforcement of vehicle identification and license plate regulations in New York State. The bill introduces several key provisions that expand and strengthen existing laws, including requiring more detailed information on traffic violation notices, such as vehicle identification numbers (VINs), and expanding the circumstances under which vehicles can be booted or impounded. It modifies regulations around temporary registrations, vehicle identification numbers, and license plate requirements, making it easier for law enforcement to identify and penalize vehicles with obscured, altered, or improper plates. The bill also adds new requirements for sellers of temporary license plates, mandating that they provide written warnings about the potential for booting or impounding vehicles with out-of-state temporary tags in New York. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for violations related to license plates and vehicle identification numbers, including the potential for vehicle seizure, and allows for civil penalties of up to $500 for certain infractions. The changes aim to combat issues like plate obscuration, fraudulent registration, and vehicle identification tampering, with implementation phased in over different timeframes for various sections of the law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4147