Bill > S05385

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to give the commissioner of motor vehicles expanded authority to require a licensed driver 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 with jurisdiction over traffic offenses, or from a governor or chief magistrate of a state or territory, indicating that the driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is in question. When reviewing the driver's qualifications, the commissioner is limited to considering only the previous ten years of the driver's driving record. This provision aims to enhance road safety by providing a mechanism to assess potentially risky drivers based on recommendations from judicial or governmental authorities, while also placing a reasonable time limit on the review of a driver's past record.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5385