Bill > A05609

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to increase the maximum penalty for license plate concealment from $500 to $1,000. Specifically, the bill targets situations where a license plate is covered or coated with material that obscures, conceals, or distorts its image, or when the plate is obstructed by a part of the vehicle or something attached to it. The change means that individuals who violate this traffic regulation by intentionally or negligently hiding their license plate can now be fined up to $1,000, which represents a significant increase from the previous maximum fine of $500. The new penalty will take effect on November 1st following the bill's passage into law, providing a stronger deterrent against license plate obscuration and potentially improving vehicle identification and law enforcement efforts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5609