What's happening
This bill requires the DMV to notify license renewal applicants of any new traffic-related laws enacted in the past year.
Why it matters
Increases Driver Awareness. By ensuring all license renewal applicants are notified of newly enacted traffic laws, the bill aims to keep drivers better informed and potentially reduce unintentional violations due to lack of awareness.
Promotes Safer Roads. Improved communication of new traffic regulations may enhance compliance, leading to safer driving behaviors and fewer accidents or infractions related to ignorance of recent legal changes.
Standardizes Notification Process. The bill sets clear requirements for how the DMV must notify applicants (conspicuous writing, specific font size, and color), which could improve accessibility and ensure the information is easily noticed rather than overlooked.
Supports Digital and Paper Access. By allowing notification via both electronic and paper forms, the bill accommodates varying preferences and access among New Yorkers, aiming for broader outreach and inclusivity.
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Notify Drivers of New Laws
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- Referred to transportation
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STATE OF NEW YORK
713
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 8, 2025
Introduced by M. of A. ROSENTHAL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to notifying persons who renew their license of new traffic related laws
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 6 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new paragraph (c) to read as follows:
(c) New traffic related laws. The department shall notify all persons who apply to renew their license of new traffic related laws that went into effect within twelve months of the renewed license. The notification will be written in a conspicuous manner, in black or blue ink and twelve point font. The department shall notify the person of the new traffic laws by the use of electronic mail or paper form and the notification may accompany the other renewal documents.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02619-01-5
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