Bill > A08860

This bill strengthens enforcement mechanisms for toll collection and license plate violations by introducing several key provisions. The bill allows tolling authorities (specifically the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority) to impose more significant penalties on vehicle owners who repeatedly obscure or cover their license plates. Under the new law, if a vehicle owner has multiple violations of license plate obstruction within five years, these violations can now be added to their motor vehicle operating record and potentially impact their insurance coverage. The bill also enables the Department of Motor Vehicles to block vehicle registration for individuals with unpaid tolls, preventing them from registering, renewing, or transferring vehicle registration until all outstanding charges are paid. Additionally, the bill empowers tolling authorities to enter judgments for unpaid liabilities, including the ability to seize vehicles, and creates a legal framework for placing liens on vehicles with outstanding toll-related debts. Police officers are now authorized to confiscate materials that obscure license plates, and the bill expands the definition of theft of services to include avoiding toll payments. These changes aim to improve toll collection efficiency and discourage license plate violations by implementing more stringent enforcement mechanisms.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8860