New York A04890 mandates vehicle forfeiture for DWI offenses and denies license issuance for repeat offenders.

New York A04890 amends the civil practice law and vehicle and traffic law to impose stricter penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. For a second DWI offense, all vehicles registered to the defendant are forfeited for six months. If a household member uses the vehicle, they must post a bond of at least $1,000. For a third DWI offense, vehicles are permanently forfeited and cannot be registered again. Additionally, a new license cannot be issued if the defendant has two DWI convictions resulting in physical injury.

New York A04890 mandates vehicle forfeiture for DWI offenses and denies license issuance for repeat offenders.

New York A04890 amends the civil practice law and vehicle and traffic law to impose stricter penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. For a second DWI offense, all vehicles registered to the defendant are forfeited for six months. If a household member uses the vehicle, they must post a bond of at least $1,000. For a third DWI offense, vehicles are permanently forfeited and cannot be registered again. Additionally, a new license cannot be issued if the defendant has two DWI convictions resulting in physical injury.