New York S01599 raises the gross vehicle weight rating for commercial towing vehicles registered as tow trucks from 8,600 pounds to 10,000 pounds.
New York S01599 amends the vehicle and traffic law to increase the gross vehicle weight rating for vehicles engaged in commercial towing that must be registered as tow trucks. The bill raises the weight limit from 8,600 pounds to 10,000 pounds. This change affects commercial towing businesses in New York, requiring them to ensure their vehicles meet the new weight requirement to register as tow trucks. The bill will take effect 180 days after it becomes law.
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