What's happening
This bill authorizes the issuance of special "Auxiliary Police" license plates for active auxiliary police members or their spouses.
Why it matters
Recognizes and distinguishes auxiliary police service. by allowing officers and their spouses to display specialized license plates, potentially increasing public visibility and appreciation for auxiliary police roles.
Ensures eligibility is limited to currently active members and their spouses. , establishing a verification process to prevent misuse and maintain the integrity of the plates.
Adds a modest annual service charge ($15). on top of regular registration fees, which could generate additional revenue for the state or help offset administrative costs, but may also be a minor financial consideration for applicants.
Restricts issuance to one plate per couple. (i.e., both the officer and their spouse cannot receive plates simultaneously), minimizing the potential for over-distribution and reinforcing the plates’ exclusive nature.
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Auxiliary Police Plate Option
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History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5707
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 14, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CURRAN, FINCH -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the issuance of distinctive license plates to auxiliary police or their spouses
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 404-y to read as follows:
§ 404-y. Distinctive plates for auxiliary police. 1. Any member of an auxiliary police department or company in this state or the spouse of such member shall, upon request, be issued a distinctive number plate bearing the words "Auxiliary Police". Provided, however, that if a distinctive plate is issued to a member of an auxiliary police department or company pursuant to this section, no such plate shall be issued to his or her spouse. Application for said license plate shall be filed with the commissioner in such form and detail as the commissioner shall prescribe, and shall be verified annually by the applicant.
2. The distinctive plate authorized in subdivision one of this section shall be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the commissioner, that the applicant or the spouse of the applicant is presently an active member of an auxiliary police department or company.
3. A distinctive plate issued pursuant to this section shall be issued in the same manner as other number plates upon payment of the regular registration fee prescribed by section four hundred one of this article and an additional annual service charge of fifteen dollars.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08538-01-7
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