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A 11425

Relates to establishing a statewide multi-agency integrated data system for certain violations relating to motor vehicle registration and use

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Hevesi and 3 co-sponsors

Creates a statewide integrated data system to track registrations and traffic/number plate violations, enabling local authorities to issue fines and notices.

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Bill Summary · A 11425

Summary of A.11425 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

A.11425 proposes the creation of a statewide, multi-agency integrated data system to track motor vehicle registrations, number plate violations, and traffic violations. The system would be accessible to local law enforcement for use in issuing fines, tickets, or notices of liability tied to traffic offenses. The overarching goal is to centralize and streamline data used in enforcing motor vehicle-related offenses across multiple authorities.

Key provisions and changes

  • New penalties schedule (amends VTL §402(a))

    • For violations related to certain traffic offenses, the bill preserves a tiered fine schedule:
    • First violation: $150
    • Second violation: $300
    • Third violation: $500
    • Fourth violation: $800
    • Fifth and any subsequent violations within 18 months: $1,000

  • Creation of a statewide data system (new VTL §224-b)

    • Establishes a Statewide Multi-Agency Integrated Data System focused on:
    • Number plate violations (e.g., obscuring/concealing license plates)
    • Motor vehicle registration status
    • Traffic violations by individuals
    • Definitions provided:
    • “Number plate violation” = obscuring/covering license plates
    • “Motor vehicle registration” = application, issuance, and validity of vehicle registrations
      • “Traffic violation” = any moving or non-moving traffic offense under state law or local ordinances
      • “Local law enforcement authority” = counties, cities, towns, or villages empowered to issue fines or tickets
    • Data sources to be integrated:
    • State department (presumably DMV)
    • Local law enforcement authorities
    • Public authorities (parks, parkways, highways)
    • Bridge and tunnel authorities
    • Port authorities
    • Parking authorities
    • System features and accessibility:
    • Searchable database including: prior number plate violations, prior traffic violations, and registration status
    • Ability to pull data on violations, suspensions, and related information (as specified in the bill)
    • Immediate data retrieval for queries
    • Clear field definitions and the ability to generate customized views by selecting specific data fields
    • User guidance on system features and functionality
    • Usage: The database would be used in the issuance of fines, tickets, or liability notices by the above agencies.

  • Effective date

    • The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
    • Agencies may implement necessary rules/regulations immediately to facilitate implementation.

Who is affected

  • Individuals subject to motor vehicle registration and traffic offenses, who would have their information tracked in the new system and could be liable for the tiered fines.
  • Local and state authorities including:
    • The Department (likely the DMV)
    • Local law enforcement agencies
    • Park, parkway, and highway authorities
    • Bridge, tunnel, port, and parking authorities
  • Administrative and operational stakeholders who would manage, access, or query the statewide database.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee on May 15, 2026.
  • Effective date: Practical implementation roughly 180 days after enactment, with immediate authority to modify rules/regulations for implementation.
  • Data system implementation: Requires interagency data integration and a shared, searchable platform, with specific data fields and access controls as described.

Practical implications and considerations

  • The bill aims to improve enforcement efficiency by centralizing data on registrations and violations.
  • The 18-month look-back window for the fines suggests a focus on addressing repeated noncompliance within a defined period.
  • Data sharing across many authorities raises considerations for privacy, data security, and interagency cooperation.
  • Local jurisdictions would gain standardized access to DMV and enforcement data to issue tickets and fines.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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