Bill > S05844

This bill modifies existing vehicle and traffic law to prevent a person from obtaining a new driver's license if they have been twice convicted of certain serious traffic and criminal offenses that result in physical injury. Specifically, the bill expands the list of offenses that would permanently disqualify someone from receiving a new license to include multiple violations related to driving while intoxicated, driving with impaired ability, and specific penal law sections involving assault and related serious physical injury crimes (such as sections 120.03, 120.04, 120.04-a, 125.12, 125.13, and 125.14). The term "physical injury" is defined according to the penal law's standard definition. By broadening the criteria for license revocation, the bill aims to enhance public safety by preventing repeat offenders who have caused injury through dangerous driving or violent criminal actions from regaining their driving privileges. The amendment removes some previous language and adds more comprehensive categories of offenses that would trigger the permanent licensing ban, making the restrictions more expansive and stringent.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5844