[Promo] Driver License Suspension Reform Act

[Schwartz, Riva]

On New Year's Eve, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an amended version of the "Driver License Suspension Reform Act", ending the practice of suspending a person's driver's license when they cannot afford to pay a traffic fine. Under the Vehicle and Traffic Law, a person can be charged with a criminal offense for driving with a suspended license, and face a period of incarceration.

However, this act now reduces that likelihood as it limits the grounds for the suspension of a driver's license, provides for additional notification when a person is required to make an appearance, requires income based payment plans to be available for fines, fees and mandatory surcharges incurred as a result of a violation of the vehicle and traffic law and makes conforming changes. This act shall take effect some time in April 2021.

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Riva G. Schwartz
Office Manager
Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz, P.C.
840 Franklin Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
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