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S 5162

Relates to suspending the registration of a vehicle for evading cashless tolls

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

Suspends a vehicle's registration for evading cashless tolls, blocking operation on public roads until resolved; affects owners/lessees and the DMV and toll authorities.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · S 5162

Summary: Senate Bill S 5162

Overview

S 5162 is a New York Senate bill introduced on February 19, 2025, titled Relates to suspending the registration of a vehicle for evading cashless tolls. The bill is currently referred to the Transportation Committee. The primary sponsor is Senator Leroy Comrie. A companion bill in the Assembly is A 5814, and related Senate bills from prior sessions include S 4354 and S 5562.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill appears designed to deter and address evasion of cashless tolls by enabling suspension of a vehicle’s registration as a consequence of evading tolls.
  • By tying toll evasion to the ability to operate a vehicle, the measure aims to strengthen toll compliance and protect toll revenue.

Key Provisions (as indicated by title and summary)

  • Authorizes or requires suspension of a vehicle’s registration for individuals who evade cashless tolls.
  • The suspension would likely be administered through the appropriate motor vehicle authority (e.g., DMV) and would prevent the vehicle from legally being operated on public roads until the issue is resolved.
  • Specific triggers, due process safeguards, appeal rights, timelines, and procedural steps would be defined in the bill’s text (not provided in the summary).

Who Is Affected

-Vehicle owners and lessees whose vehicles are deemed to have evaded cashless tolls.
- Tolling authorities and the state motor vehicle agency (e.g., DMV) responsible for enforcing registration suspensions and handling associated notifications and processes.

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 19, 2025.
  • Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (committee assignment indicates the bill is in early-stage consideration).
  • Legislative actions recorded: 2025-02-19: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (listed twice, both on the same date).

Related Legislation

  • S 4354 and S 5562: Prior-session Senate bills related to the same policy area.
  • A 5814: Companion bill in the Assembly (listed twice), indicating cross-chamber interest in the policy.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Revenue Protection: Could reduce revenue losses from toll evasion by removing evading vehicles from circulation until compliance is restored.
  • Due Process: Will depend on the bill’s specifics regarding notices, opportunity to contest, and timelines for remediation.
  • Administrative Burden: May require coordination between toll authorities and the DMV to implement suspensions, track disputes, and reinstate registrations.
  • Equity and Implementation: Consideration of how false positives are avoided and how exemptions or hardship cases are handled.

This summary reflects information available from the bill’s metadata and title. The full text would clarify triggers, procedures, and exact mechanisms for suspension and reinstatement.

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

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