What's happening
This bill requires the DMV to provide free, unofficial, non-certified driving records online for informational purposes only.
Why it matters
Increases accessibility and transparency. By making unofficial driving records freely available online, individuals can more easily monitor their own driving history, which can help prevent surprises related to points, violations, or license status when dealing with insurance or employment.
Reduces administrative barriers. Requiring no fee and no in-person visit, this measure allows New Yorkers to quickly access their records from anywhere, saving time and reducing the burden on DMV staff and in-person services.
Encourages responsible driving. Easy access to driving records may motivate drivers to be more aware of their infractions and license status, potentially leading to safer driving behavior and fewer violations.
Protects official record integrity. By clearly marking these records as unofficial and withholding certification, signatures, and watermarks, the bill prevents misuse of these records for legal or formal purposes, ensuring that only certified records are used in official proceedings.
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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Free Online Driving Records
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValle
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 3716 A. 5509
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
February 13, 2019
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to unofficial and non-certified driving records
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 224-b to read as follows:
§ 224-b. Unofficial and non-certified driving records. The department shall maintain and make available on its website, unofficial and noncertified driving records for informational purposes only. Such records shall clearly state that such driving records are for informational purposes only and shall not include any of the following: certification statement; signature of the commissioner; or security watermark. Access to such records shall require the input of information from his or her most recent New York state driver's license, learner's permit or nondriver identification. There shall be no fee charged by the department for the access of such unofficial and non-certified driving records.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03220-01-9
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