VTL § 301(c)(1), Failure to Record Mileage on Inspection Sticker

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Vehicle & Traffic Law § 301(c)(1), Failure to Record Mileage on Inspection Sticker

Under VTL § 301, the commissioner requires periodic inspection of motor vehicles. Subdivision (c)(1) provides that a safety inspection shall be made with respect to brakes, steering, lights, odometer, tire pressure, seat belts, and other items. It further provides that upon inspection, the mileage appearing on the odometer shall be recorded upon the inspection sticker. Official inspection stations and those performing inspections must comply with this requirement. Failure to record the mileage on the inspection sticker as required can lead to charges under this provision. The NY DMV and commissioner regulations govern inspection procedures.

What are the penalties?

• Fine and jail: Per the Vehicle & Traffic Law Manual for Local Courts (Magill 2024), first offense: $0–$150 fine, 0–15 days in jail; second and third offenses within 18 months carry higher penalties.
• Points: 0 points.
• Surcharge: $88 or $93 surcharge applies.

VTL § 301(c)(1) Statute

(1) (a) A safety inspection shall be made with respect to the brakes; steering mechanism; wheel alignment; lights, including but not limited to the lights which are designed and placed on a vehicle for the purpose of illuminating the vehicle's license plates; odometer; tire pressure; seat safety belts; shoulder harness safety belts; any window which is composed of, covered by or treated with any material which has a light transmittance of less than seventy percent pursuant to section three hundred seventy-five of this title and such other mechanisms and equipment as shall be determined by the commissioner to be necessary for proper and safe operations. Such inspection shall also be made with respect to vehicle identification number. Upon inspection, the mileage appearing on the odometer shall be recorded upon the inspection sticker.

Source: NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law § 301(c)(1)(a) (nysenate.gov)

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