NY A11388

Defines "stretch limousine" as a motor vehicle modified with a lengthened chassis designed to carry more than ten persons including the driver.

Requires stretch limousine carriers to retire vehicles ten years from initial registration and maintain minimum insurance coverage of $2 million per accident.

Prohibits operation of stretch limousines that fail safety inspections and requires carriers to correct deficiencies within ten days or face vehicle impoundment by the commissioner.

Mandates carriers affix certificates on successful inspection or notices on failed inspection to passenger side front doors, with violations constituting a misdemeanor.

Requires stretch limousine operators to complete a state-approved safety training course and pass it to be eligible for licensure; inspection results must be posted publicly on the department website.