Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024
Section 105.4 - Registration(a) Only a vehicle which qualifies under the preceding section may be registered as a special purpose commercial vehicle. The commissioner may request a photograph of a vehicle and other information before issuing a registration. If it is not clear whether or not a vehicle qualifies as a special purpose commercial vehicle, a photograph of it and information regarding it should be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Technical Services, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228 for a determination.(b) A vehicle, some uses of which are in the special purpose commercial category but which is also used for other purposes, must be registered as a regular commercial vehicle regardless of the percentage of use in each category.(c) No full-track vehicle shall be registered or allowed to use public highways. No half-track vehicle with a metal track shall be registered or allowed to use public highways. A half-track vehicle with a rubber track may be registered under this Part if it qualifies otherwise.(d) When a combination of vehicles is registered as a special purpose commercial vehicle, the power unit must always remain with the towed unit. Separate use by either on the public highways requires separate registrations.N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 15 § 105.4