Bill > A07196

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to allow individuals from certain Caribbean countries and territories to exchange their driver's licenses for a New York state driver's license under specific conditions. The bill permits the Department of Motor Vehicles to accept driver's licenses from 30 countries and territories, including Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and various Caribbean island nations, as valid for identification and age verification. To qualify, the license must be currently valid or have expired within the past six months, must have been issued at least six months prior to the application, and cannot be suspended, revoked, lost, or stolen. Applicants will still be required to pass a written examination and vision test. The law aims to provide a pathway for residents from these countries to obtain a New York driver's license, ensuring they can legally drive in the state while maintaining standard safety requirements through the testing process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7196