VTL § 318-7, Failure to Surrender After Revocation
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Vehicle & Traffic Law § 318(7), Failure to Surrender License/Registration/Plates After Revocation
Under VTL § 318 (Article 6), the commissioner revokes or suspends registrations and drivers' licenses when proof of financial security is no longer in effect or when a person has operated a vehicle without insurance. Subdivision 7 provides that failure of the owner or licensee to deliver the certificate of registration, number plates, or driver's license to the commissioner after revocation thereof, or as otherwise provided in section 312, shall constitute a misdemeanor. Surrender is required to maintain administrative control and ensure revoked privileges are not misused. The NY DMV enforces these requirements.
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 § 318(7) Statute
7. Failure of such owner or licensee to deliver a certificate of registration, number plates or driver's license to the commissioner after revocation thereof or as otherwise provided in section three hundred twelve shall constitute a misdemeanor.
Source: NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law § 318(7) (nysenate.gov)
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