Vehicle and Traffic Law § 422 · Article 17. Other Provisions Relating to Registration and Possession
Special vehicle identification numbers
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§ 422. Special vehicle identification numbers. The commissioner may, by regulation, provide for the issuance of a special vehicle identification number. Such regulations shall be applicable whenever a special vehicle identification number is required by any provision of law. With respect to a vehicle part for which an inspection is required pursuant to subdivision two of section four hundred twenty-three-a of this chapter, a special identification number may consist of a distinguishing mark. Such special vehicle identification number shall be affixed only by or under the direction of a member of the department of motor vehicles who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to section three hundred ninety-two-b of this chapter. A fee of twenty-five dollars shall be paid to the commissioner before such number shall be issued, except that no fee shall be required of a governmental agency.
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