New York S05490 allows individuals in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction to have a distinguishing mark on their driver's license for medical.
New York S05490 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow individuals in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction to request a distinguishing mark on their driver's license. The mark, an "R," indicates the person is in recovery and can be used to inform medical professionals in emergencies. The bill specifies that no additional fees should be charged for this mark. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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