New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 15 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter I - REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER
Subchapter B - Registration, Certificate of Title, and Number Plates
Part 26 - Van Pool Registration
Section 26.3 - Procedures for issuance
Universal Citation: 15 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 26.3
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Where to apply. The original issuance of van pool plates will be restricted to the designated motor vehicle offices. A set of van pool plates will be issued for each vehicle. The plates are embossed "van pool" on the bottom of the plate. All renewal registration transactions for van pool vehicles may be presented at any motor vehicle issuing office.
(b) Required fees and documents.
(1) Application. Each person applying for van
pool plates shall submit an application in the form and manner prescribed by
the commissioner together with the appropriate fee and certification as set
forth in paragraph (4) of this subdivision.
(2) Fee. Vehicles which qualify for van pool
plates will be registered at a fee that is the same as the registration fee for
passenger vehicles and any motor vehicle use tax prescribed by law will be
applied where appropriate.
(3)
Insurance certification. Each applicant for van pool plates shall present the
appropriate FS insurance identification card.
(4) Certification requirements. Each
applicant for an original van pool registration shall certify to the following:
(i) the vehicle is to be used in a van pool
operation as defined in section
26.2(a)
of this Part;
(ii) the vehicle
meets the vehicle size requirements as defined in section
26.2(b)
of this Part;
(iii) the vehicle
does not operate under any authority of the New York City Taxi and Limousine
Commission and/or under any certificate or permit issued by the Department of
Transportation pursuant to section
26.2(c)
of this Part;
(iv) the route and
geographic areas involved in the van pool operation, as well as the name,
address and pickup location of the regular van pool passenger location of work
place. The employer's name, address and building number must be included, as
well as, the names of the regularly travelled highways and arterials;
(v) the approximate one-way trip mileage;
and
(vi) the approximate times of
first passenger pickup, arrival at the work place, departure from the work
place and last passenger discharge.
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