What's happening
This bill allows the DMV to add new safety restrictions to driver's licenses, such as limiting driving distance, time, or highway use.
Why it matters
Empowers the DMV to tailor driving privileges for individuals who may have specific safety risks. (such as elderly drivers or those with medical issues), rather than simply revoking or suspending licenses—potentially allowing people to retain some independence while protecting public safety.
Introduces more nuanced, case-by-case restrictions. (like daytime-only or local-area driving), which could help prevent accidents by aligning driving permissions with an individual’s actual abilities.
Could impact insurance policies and liability. , as insurers may adjust coverage or premiums based on these new restrictions or violations thereof.
May require drivers to undergo periodic re-evaluations. and accept new restrictions to avoid losing their license entirely, which could lead to more regular DMV interactions for at-risk populations.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
250
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 5, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. GANTT -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to restrictions for driver safety on drivers' license or permits
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph (c) of subdivision 2 of section 501 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding three new subparagraphs (iv), (v) and (vi) to read as follows:
(iv) A restriction limiting the operation of a motor vehicle to within a limited mileage radius, imposed pursuant to subdivision three of section five hundred six of this article.
(v) A restriction prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle after sunset, imposed pursuant to subdivision three of section five hundred six of this article.
(vi) A restriction prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle on limited access highways, imposed pursuant to subdivision three of section five hundred six of this article.
§ 2. Subdivision 3 of section 506 of the vehicle and traffic law, as added by chapter 780 of the laws of 1972, is amended to read as follows:
3. If the licensee satisfactorily passes any such examination, he shall be so informed and his license shall continue to be valid. If he fails to pass, the commissioner shall take such reasonable action as may be required. Such action may consist of imposing restrictions on the use of the license of such person including, but not limited to, the restrictions set forth in subparagraphs (iv), (v) and/or (vi) of paragraph (c) of subdivision two of section five hundred one of this article, in suspending such license for a definite or indefinite period, or in revoking such license. If any such person fails after reasonable notice or refuses to submit to an examination, the commissioner may
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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revoke his license or suspend it for an indefinite period solely because of such failure or refusal.
§ 3. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
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