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NY A06802
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Requires law enforcement to impound any vehicle operated by a person arrested for driving while intoxicated or impaired under Vehicle and Traffic Law section 1192
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Prohibits release of the impounded vehicle to the arrestee for at least 12 hours from the time of arrest
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Allows release of the vehicle to someone other than the arrestee if that person presents a valid license, proof of ownership or authority to operate, proof of insurance, and is not impaired themselves
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Permits release to a parent or legal guardian if the arrestee is under 18 and unemancipated, or to another person with written permission from an adult arrestee
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Authorizes law enforcement or their agents to charge reasonable towing and storage fees and retain custody until fees are paid
Legislative Description
Authorizes the impoundment of vehicles operated by intoxicated or impaired persons; authorizes the release of impounded vehicles to owners of such vehicles if certain criteria is met; authorizes a reasonable fee for towing and storage of such vehicles.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026