DATE: 09/29/2020

TO: ALL INSPECTION STATIONS

FROM: NYS DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES

SUBJECT: ALTERED VEHICLE (STRETCH LIMOUSINE) REPORTING REMINDER

Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 308-a requires all inspection stations to report to DMV any time an altered vehicle is presented for inspection, regardless if an inspection is conducted.

A vehicle is "altered" if it has been stretched or widened to increase passenger capacity.

Within 24 hours of an altered vehicle being presented for inspection, you must send an "Altered Vehicle Report" (VS-1074SL - download here) to DMV via email at limoreport@dmv.ny.gov or fax to (518) 474-2739.

IMPORTANT:

You must first determine if the altered vehicle has a Federal Alterer’s Safety Certificate affixed to it (Sample for download here).

Reject Inspection:

I. An altered vehicle that DOES NOT have a Federal Alterer’s Safety Certificate affixed to the vehicle (normally found on the door jamb) must be REJECTED.

II. An altered vehicle that seats 11 or more persons (including driver) and whose operator does not possess a NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) exemption letter must be REJECTED.

Inspection Allowed:

I. An altered vehicle that seats less than 11 persons (including driver) and has a Federal Alterer’s Safety Certificate affixed to the vehicle can be inspected.

II. An altered vehicle that seats 11 or more persons (including driver) and has a Federal Alterer’s Safety Certificate affixed to the vehicle can be inspected only if a NYSDOT exemption letter is presented.

If you have any questions regarding this reporting requirement, please call the DMV Office of Clean Air at (518) 473-0597 and select option #4.

Please share this information with the all appropriate staff.