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History
- Held for consideration in transportation
- Referred to transportation
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BILL NUMBER:A10912
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the state finance law, in relation to allowing for a fee for one license plate to be issued and displayed on the rear of a vehicle
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to make it possible for a car owner to pay an annual fee of $50.00 in order to display only one license plate on the rear of a registered vehicle. This annual fee would be paid to the commissioner and placed directly into the NYS Wireless Telephone Emergency Service Account to help provide services and absorb costs of New York State emergency services.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill amends section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 401 of the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new paragraph a-1 to read as follows: "Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph a of this subdivision upon payment of an additional fee of fifty dollars, paid annually to the commissioner, the applicant, shall be issued and receive one numbered plate to be displayed on the rear of a vehicle only. Whenever the term "plates" is used or referred to in this chapter, it shall be deemed to include one plate as provided in this paragraph."
It would also amend section 97-qq of the state finance law by adding a new subdivision 3 to read as follows: "All monies gathered pursuant to subdivision three of section four hundred one of the vehicle and traffic law shall be deposited exclusively in this account."
Justification
Currently, twenty states across the U.S require only one plate per registered vehicle. One reason for this is the fact that requiring only one license plate per car is a money saving method not only for the state but for its citizens as well. By only requiring one license plate, states cut spending dramatically in this area and are able to channel that money to other areas where funds arc scarce. States like Texas, that have a relatively equal amount of registered drivers and car owners as New York, found that by only requiring one plate per vehicle, close to three million dollars could be saved and/ or relo- cated.
Not only does having one plate save money at state level but it also helps cut costs for those who live within the state. Minor accidents occur regularly on roads and highways across New York. Although minor, these accidents can cause "preventable" damage and unnecessary costs to the citizen, especially in instances of bumper-to-bumper collisions. This is due to the fact that upon impact the license plate holding bracket, located on the front bumper, cracks and dents the other vehicle as well as possibly breaking itself. Costs for being involved in such an accident can range from $75 to upwards of a few hundred, depending on the damage.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined. A positive fiscal impact could he expected from those who wish to pay the annual fifty dollar fee.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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