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Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Authorizes the dissemination of driver license photos to police agencies
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing photo images on driver's licenses to be available to police agencies
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow police officers and investigators to utilize photo images on a driver's license or driver's permit to compare it to the picture on record of the operator of a vehicle or while investigating individuals.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would amend Section 504(3) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to permit police departments to have available the photo image of an individual licensed to drive a vehicle in the State of New York. The image could then be transmitted to computers operated by officers and investigators in the field to provide them a useful investigative tool in conducting law enforcement duties and investigations.
Justification
With improving technology, enhanced access to the records of the Department of Motor Vehicles is now possible, and a licensee's photo is readily available. Police officers and investigators can easily access this photo image during the performance of their duties which can be a valuable investigative device for multiple purposes.
Prior legislative history
2006 A.11034 Referred to Transportation; 2007 A.6787 Referred to Transportation; 2007 S.3573 (Same as A.687) Passed Senate; 2008 A.687 Referred to Transportation; 2007 S.3573 (Same as A.687) Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
Immediately.
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