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Cars & Driving in New York
New York registers cars by weight, requires New York insurance for New York registrations, and adds local use taxes and MCTD fees in some counties. Here's what a new resident needs at the DMV — plus great drives like the Seaway Trail and the Adirondack byways.
For the statewide rule or a step-by-step explanation, open Cars & Driving.
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Cars & Driving starting points
Six useful notes from around New York.
Statewide
Surrender New York Plates Before Ending Liability Insurance
If a New York-registered vehicle will not keep New York liability coverage, handle plates before creating an insurance lapse.
Statewide
Change Your DMV Address Before Notices Start Missing You
A permanent move requires a DMV address update within 10 days, and USPS forwarding does not update DMV records.
New York City
Queens Traffic Tickets May Belong to TVB, Not a Local Court
A Queens moving-violation ticket can route through DMV's Traffic Violations Bureau, with online, phone, mail, and office details to check early.
New York City
St. George Ferry Parking Needs the Official Lot Check
A Staten Island ferry commute can hinge on the St. George municipal lot rules, rates, hours, and ParkNYC zone.
Statewide
Traffic Tickets Route Differently Inside and Outside New York City
NYC non-criminal moving violations usually go to DMV's TVB, while tickets outside NYC are answered through the local court listed on the ticket.
New York City
Alternate Side Parking Needs The Sign And The Calendar
Before you circle for parking, check the posted street sign and DOT's alternate-side suspension calendar together.
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