DATE: 05/23/2022 
TO: ALL INSPECTION STATIONS 
FROM: NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES 
SUBJECT: REMINDER: CHAPTER 527 OF THE LAWS OF 2021 (“SLEEP Act”) 

PLEASE BRING THIS MESSAGE TO THE ATTENTION OF THE STATION OWNER, MANAGER AND ALL CERTIFIED INSPECTORS. 

Chapter 527 of the Laws of 2021 (“SLEEP Act”) made certain amendments to Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding exhaust equipment violations and penalties. However, motor vehicle inspections were not impacted in any way. 

***** There have been no changes to any motor vehicle inspection procedures. ***** 

You can view the Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations handbook on the NYVIP unit by selecting “Utilities Menu”, “Documents and Information”, “View/Print Documents”, then “NY Motor Vehicle Regulations”.