Bill > S07905

This bill addresses enforcement mechanisms for toll collection and license plate violations, introducing several significant changes to existing laws. The bill allows toll authorities (specifically the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority) to take more aggressive actions against vehicle owners who repeatedly obscure or cover their license plates or fail to pay tolls. Key provisions include enabling the Department of Motor Vehicles to block vehicle registration for owners with multiple license plate violations, allowing toll authorities to enter judgments for unpaid tolls, and permitting the seizure of vehicles with outstanding toll-related debts. The bill expands the ability to place liens on vehicles for unpaid tolls, allows law enforcement to confiscate license plate obscuring materials, and modifies how such violations are recorded on a driver's record. Notably, the bill provides an exception for bona fide purchasers in arms-length transactions, ensuring that new vehicle owners are not automatically penalized for previous owners' violations. The changes aim to create stronger deterrents for toll evasion and improve toll collection efficiency by giving authorities more tools to enforce payment and track repeat offenders.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7905