Buffalo NY DWI and Traffic Attorney

Penalties for driving without Registration in New York State:

Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) 401-1a: No motor vehicle shall be operated or driven in NY on public roads without being registered through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Being convicted of operating a motor vehicle can be serious.

If you have been driving around in a vehicle with an expired registration that is less than 60 days past due, yours fines can include:

• A fine between $40-$300.

• A surcharge of $88-$93.

• Possibly up to 15 days in jail.

If you have been driving around in a vehicle with an expired registration that is more than 60 days past due, yours fines can include:

• A fine between $75-$300.

• A surcharge of $88-$93.

• Possibly up to 15 days in jail.

Driving With Expired Inspection Sticker/No Sticker:

If the inspection sticker on your vehicle has expired in the past 60 days, you can receive a fine of $25 to $50. If the inspection sticker is expired more than 60 days, the fine is between $50 and $100. If there is no inspection sticker, the fine is between $50 and $100. Mandatory state surcharges of $55, plus additional fees, are added to the fine.

Parking with a Expired Inspection Sticker/No Sticker:

A parked vehicle on the street with no inspection sticker, or an expired inspection stick, can still receive a parking ticket.