New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Title 15 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Here’s an overview of NYCRR Title 15 – Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV):
📘 What is NYCRR Title 15?
It’s the collection of regulations set by the New York Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, under the authority of Vehicle & Traffic Law, governing driver licensing, vehicle registration, traffic adjudication, and related administrative matters (law.cornell.edu).
Structure of Title 15
Chapter I – Regulations of the Commissioner, divided into Subchapters A–M :
A. Driver Licensing & Training
Requirements for learner permits, license classes (including special rules for minors & commercial drivers), medical certifications, hearing/appeal procedures.
B. Registration, Certificate of Title & Number Plates
Rules on registering vehicles, issuing titles, license plates, and recording liens (e.g. Section 20.15 on lien recording procedures) (regulations.justia.com, nysenate.gov, law.cornell.edu).
C. Insurance
Procedures for liability insurance reporting, including EDI batch processing and insurer responsibilities (law.cornell.edu).
D. Equipment
Vehicle equipment standards (e.g. lights, brakes, emissions).
E. Required Markings or Signs
Mandatory markings for commercial vehicles, school buses, etc.
F. Businesses Requiring Licenses
Licensing rules for dealers, transporters, inspection stations, private service bureaus (regulations.justia.com, en.wikipedia.org, casetext.com).
G. Uniform Traffic Ticket & Adjudication
Ticket forms, waivers, certifying convictions.
H. Classification of Vehicles & Non‑vehicular Devices
Definitions and class categories (e.g. motorcycle, trailer).
I. Administrative Adjudication of Traffic Violations
Rules governing the Traffic Violations Bureau in NYC (regulations.justia.com, en.wikipedia.org).
J. Driver Rehabilitation Programs
Requirements for point-reduction and insurance relief programs (e.g. PIRP) (govt.westlaw.com).
K. Administrative Appeals
Appeals process for DMV actions like suspensions, denials.
L. Public Access to Records
Procedures under FOIL and record access policies.
M. Miscellaneous Provisions
Catch-all rules and definitions appended here.
Additionally, Appendices 1–4 include forms, fee schedules, and special addenda (law.cornell.edu, en.wikipedia.org).
✅ Why It Matters
Provides the legal framework for how the DMV operates.
Ensures uniformity in processes for licensing, registration, adjudication, and compliance.
Connects DMV rules with underlying Vehicle & Traffic Law.
🛠 How to Access It
The official NYCRR is maintained by the NY Secretary of State’s Division of Administrative Rules.
Online versions available via sources like LII/Cornell, Justia, Westlaw, NY DMV's website, and InterRegs (the latter is often subscription-based).
✅ Summary
NYCRR Title 15 is the go-to regulatory code for everything DMV — licensing, registration, insurance, enforcement, adjudication, licensing of businesses, and administrative appeals. If you need details on a specific subchapter or section, let me know and I can dig deeper!
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