Bill > A04998

This bill allows vehicle owners in New York to opt for a single rear license plate instead of the standard two-plate requirement, by paying an additional annual fee of fifty dollars. The fee will be paid to the state's commissioner and will be exclusively deposited into the statewide public safety communications account, which is designed to support emergency communication infrastructure. Currently, New York requires vehicles to display license plates on both the front and rear of the vehicle, but this bill would provide an alternative for those willing to pay the extra fee. The legislation modifies existing vehicle and traffic law to accommodate this new option, and also updates the state finance law to specify how the collected funds will be handled. The bill clarifies that when the term "plates" is used in related legal documents, it can now include a single-plate arrangement. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, giving vehicle owners a new choice in license plate display while generating additional revenue for public safety communications.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4998