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NY S02863

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth LaValle

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends revocation periods for vehicle registration and driver's licenses from one year to eighteen months for violations relating to licensing of drivers and operation without financial security
  • Changes operating a motor vehicle without required financial security from a traffic infraction to a misdemeanor and increases the civil penalty from $750 to $1,000
  • Increases penalties for driving without a valid license, including a new second or subsequent violation punishable by a fine of $75-$500 and up to 90 days imprisonment
  • Prohibits issuance of restricted use licenses to persons with two or more license revocations or suspensions within eighteen months, and mandates permanent license revocation for three or more revocations within eighteen months
  • Elevates aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree from a misdemeanor to a Class E felony, and in the first degree from a Class E to Class D felony, with increased fines up to $5,000 and extended imprisonment terms
  • Takes effect on November 1 following the date the bill becomes law

Legislative Description

Increases the length of time vehicle registrations, drivers' licenses and non-resident driving privileges for individuals who drive without insurance are revoked; makes driving without insurance on a vehicle a misdemeanor; increases the penalties for driving without a license; increases penalties for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/21/2012
Transportation1/4/2012
Rules6/24/2011
Transportation2/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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