Bill > A05179

This bill requires all vehicles capable of traveling over 25 miles per hour to be registered and licensed with the Department of Motor Vehicles, with the goal of enhancing public safety and preventing potential criminal activity. The legislation mandates that any vehicle meeting the speed threshold must obtain registration, receive a number plate from the commissioner, and display that plate conspicuously on the vehicle. Vehicle owners will need to pay a registration fee equivalent to existing rates in section four hundred one of the vehicle and traffic law, and failure to register will result in penalties and fines as outlined in subdivision eighteen of that same section. The bill's legislative intent emphasizes that high-speed vehicles pose unique safety risks and require special regulatory oversight. The new law will take effect 100 days after becoming law and will apply to all vehicles operating on public roads and highways within New York State, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the registration requirement.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5179