N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 422: Special vehicle identification numbers

§ 422. Special vehicle identification numbers. The commissioner may,

by regulation, provide for the issuance of a special vehicle

identification number. Such regulations shall be applicable whenever a

special vehicle identification number is required by any provision of

law. With respect to a vehicle part for which an inspection is required

pursuant to subdivision two of section four hundred twenty-three-a of

this chapter, a special identification number may consist of a

distinguishing mark. Such special vehicle identification number shall be

affixed only by or under the direction of a member of the department of

motor vehicles who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to section

three hundred ninety-two-b of this chapter. A fee of twenty-five dollars

shall be paid to the commissioner before such number shall be issued,

except that no fee shall be required of a governmental agency.