New York A04158 amends vehicle and traffic law to establish procedures for the seizure and redemption of vehicles used in illegal races, exhibitions.

New York A04158 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section 1182-c, which outlines procedures for the seizure and redemption of vehicles used in illegal races, exhibitions, or contests of speed. Upon arrest or issuance of a summons or appearance ticket for such a violation, an officer may remove the vehicle to a safe location. The vehicle is entered into the New York statewide police information network, and the owner and local authority are notified. If the vehicle is not retrieved within thirty days, it is forfeited to the local authority.

New York A04158 amends vehicle and traffic law to establish procedures for the seizure and redemption of vehicles used in illegal races, exhibitions.

New York A04158 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section 1182-c, which outlines procedures for the seizure and redemption of vehicles used in illegal races, exhibitions, or contests of speed. Upon arrest or issuance of a summons or appearance ticket for such a violation, an officer may remove the vehicle to a safe location. The vehicle is entered into the New York statewide police information network, and the owner and local authority are notified. If the vehicle is not retrieved within thirty days, it is forfeited to the local authority.