On December 23 New York Gov. Cuomo signed legislation, effective immediately, that allows consumers leasing cars for personal use to enter into to service contracts for “wear and tear” items such as auto glass cracks and chips – but not … Continue reading →

A bill is under review in the New York legislature that looks to “to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the level of acceptable light transmittance of automobile window tint and film.” The bill, A 8484, aims … Continue reading →

A bill has been introduced in the New York Assembly that “provides that in the repair of a collision damaged motor vehicle, no motor vehicle repair shop or insurer shall deviate from the collision repair guidelines, procedures, recommendations and service … Continue reading →

The New York Senate currently is reviewing a bill that aims “to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing exemptions for tinted windows for persons suffering from skin cancers such as melanoma.” The bill, S 5298, was … Continue reading →

A bill is under review in the New York legislature that addresses rear side window tinting. The bill, S 4484, “relates to the permissible level of rear side window tinting for all vehicles; [and] provides such vehicles shall have a … Continue reading →

The New York Assembly’s Transportation Committee currently is reviewing a bill that aims “to amend the vehicle and traffic law in relation to warranties and sales incentives and certain technical provisions.” The bill, A 2431, was introduced on January 22 … Continue reading →

The New York Assembly is reviewing a bill that aims to “include the examination of tinted or shaded front windshields and driver’s side and passenger side windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles.” The bill, A 4386, was introduced … Continue reading →

A bill is under review in the New York Senate that aims to “provide an exemption to the prohibition on tinted windows in automobiles for emergency ambulance service vehicles.” The bill, SB 3446, was introduced on February 7 and referred … Continue reading →

The New York Assembly currently is reviewing a bill that aims “to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to prohibiting tinted windows in sport utility vehicles.” The bill, A 3682, was introduced on January 30 and referred to … Continue reading →

The New York Assembly currently is considering a bill that “provides for window tinting standards on rear side windows of all motor vehicles in New York State and appropriates $50,000 therefore for the general purpose of enabling the superintendent of … Continue reading →

A New York Assemblyperson has introduced a bill that “provides an exemption to the prohibition on tinted windows in automobiles for emergency ambulance service vehicles. The bill, A 848, was introduced on January 11 and referred to the Assembly Transportation … Continue reading →

A bill has been introduced in the New York Assembly that “provides for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements.” The bill, A 1201, was introduced on January 14 … Continue reading →

A bill has been introduced in the New York Assembly that “provides for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements.” The bill, A 1201, was introduced on January 14 … Continue reading →

The New York Assembly is considering a bill that aims to “to amend the insurance law, in relation to expanding the availability of meaningful service contracts to protect New Yorkers leasing automobiles for their  personal  use from unanticipated “lease-end” charges related … Continue reading →

A New York assemblyman recently introduced a bill designed to “provide for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements.” The bill was introduced by Assemblyman Clifford Crouch and is … Continue reading →