N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1804: Prohibition of imposition and collection of a fine, penalty, forfeiture, fee or surcharge

§ 1804. Prohibition of imposition and collection of a fine, penalty,

forfeiture, fee or surcharge. A municipality may only impose a fine,

penalty, forfeiture, or any other fee or surcharge against a person

charged with a violation of this chapter or any local law, ordinance,

order, rule, regulation or administrative code adopted pursuant to this

chapter if such person is convicted of or found liable for a violation

of this chapter or any local law, ordinance, order, rule, regulation or

administrative code adopted pursuant to this chapter in satisfaction of

such charge.