New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 511-B: Seizure and redemption of unlawfully operated vehicles
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for police to impound vehicles when arrested or summonsed for aggravated unlicensed operation, and sets conditions for vehicle redemption including registration, financial security, and payment of removal and storage costs.
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