VTL § 306(d), Issuing Inspection Certificate Without Inspection
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Vehicle & Traffic Law § 306(d), Issuing Certificate Without Inspection
Under VTL § 306(d), no person shall issue a certificate or certificates of inspection, inspection extension, or rejection notice without having made a complete inspection or inspections in conformity with the rules and regulations established by the commissioner. Nor may a person wilfully issue a certificate or certificates of inspection for a motor vehicle whose mechanisms, equipment, or emissions do not comply with the standards prescribed by the rules and regulations of the commissioner or the commissioner of environmental conservation, or wilfully issue a certificate of inspection extension or rejection notice when the item or items of inspection conform to the standards, or for an item or items for which inspection is not required by the regulations. The NY DMV oversees inspection requirements. Related provisions include VTL § 306(e) (fictitious inspection certificate).
What are the penalties?
- Fine and jail: Per the Vehicle & Traffic Law Manual for Local Courts (Magill 2024), this is a misdemeanor. First offense: $0–$300 fine, 0–30 days in jail; second and third offenses within 18 months carry higher penalties.
- Points: 0 points.
- Surcharge: $88 or $93 surcharge applies.
VTL § 306(d) Statute
No person shall issue a certificate or certificates of inspection, inspection extension, or rejection notice without having made a complete inspection or inspections in conformity with the rules and regulations established by the commissioner, or shall wilfully issue a certificate or certificates of inspection for a motor vehicle, the mechanisms and other equipment or emissions of which do not comply with the standards prescribed by the rules and regulations established by the commissioner or the commissioner of environmental conservation, or wilfully issue a certificate of inspection extension or rejection notice when the item or items of inspection conform to the standards established by the regulations of the commissioner or wilfully issue a certificate of inspection extension or rejection notice for an item or items for which inspection is not required by the regulations of the commissioner.
Source: NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law § 306(d) (nysenate.gov)
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