N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 15 § 18.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 36, September 4, 2024

Section 18.3 - Information requests from local authorities

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b) of this section, a local authority which obtains custody of an abandoned vehicle shall make an inquiry concerning the last owner to the jurisdiction which issued the number plates affixed to the vehicle, or to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, if there were no number plates affixed. Such inquiry shall be made on form MV-15 (Request for Driving and/or Vehicle Record Information), or on a list specifying vehicle identification number, year of vehicle and make of vehicle or by automated interface with the visual display system of this department or on such other form as may be required by the jurisdiction which issued the number plates. Forms MV-15 shall be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles, MV-15 Processing, 6 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228. Lists of vehicle identification numbers shall be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Title Bureau, 6 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228.

(b) Inquiry concerning the last owner of record shall not be required when the abandoned vehicle is one which was left without number plates affixed and which is of a wholesale value, taking into consideration the condition of the vehicle, of $1,250 or less.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 15 § 18.3