Extends the registration period for trailers, other than a coach or house trailer or a semitrailer, from 1 to 5 years; amends trailer registration fees to match the 5-year registration timeframe.
Provides that any vehicle which: has been issued a permit pursuant to subdivision 15 of section 385 of the vehicle and traffic law; is transporting road salt; and does not have a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of one hundred seven thousand pounds, shall be authorized to operate on all public highways and bridges at any time between the months of October and April.
Provides that within a county that has established a traffic and parking violations agency and a liability is disposed of by such agency, eighty percent of such fine or penalty shall be paid to the thruway authority, and twenty percent of such fine or penalty shall be paid to the county in which the violation giving rise to the liability occurred; makes related provisions.
Requires a 60 day license suspension for any driver convicted of 2 speeding violations within a school zone, committed within an 18 month period of time.
Requires motor vehicle dealers to disclose price markups to the purchasers of motor vehicles; provides failure to so disclose shall be grounds for revocation of the dealer's registration and imposes civil liability to purchasers for damages; authorizes the financial frauds and consumer protection unit of the department of financial services to study problematic practices in the price markups of motor vehicle dealers.
Provides that vehicles with permits for handicapped parking issued anywhere in the state may use all spaces for handicapped parking in the city of New York.
Provides that within a county that has established a traffic and parking violations agency and a liability is disposed of by such agency, eighty percent of such fine or penalty shall be paid to the thruway authority, and twenty percent of such fine or penalty shall be paid to the county in which the violation giving rise to the liability occurred; makes related provisions.
Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates for parents and family members of active duty service members; establishes the "blue star mothers and families support fund".