Motor Vehicle Information

New residents have 30 days to register their vehicles and obtain a New York State drivers license. Acceptable proof of identity, age, and residency are required. New residents with a valid license from another state are usually only required to take the vision test. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New York. For more information or answers to specific questions, contact:

Department of Motor Vehicles

800-DIAL-DMV

Road Test Scheduling

518-402-2100

www.nysdmv.com

Safety & Emissions Testing

All registered vehicles must have an annual safety inspection and emissions inspection. This must be completed within 10 days of vehicle registration. For details, contact:

Vehicle Testing Information

877-486-6438

www.nysdmv.com

State Safety Regulations

Safety restraint use is required for all front seat occupants regardless of age and applies to rear seat passengers under 16. Children under four must be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat.

Highways

Six major Interstate highways include 84 and 684, New England Throway or 95, New York Thruway or 87, Route 17 or 86, and 278 or Cross Westchester Expressway. Five bridges span the Hudson River from Catskill to Bear Mountain. The network of county parkways link to major highways including Hutchinson River Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, the Taconic State Parkway, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. For details on travel in New York, contact: