N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 15 § 3.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 38, September 18, 2024

Section 3.8 - Photographic driver licenses

(a) An applicant for any class of driver's license, except a learner permit is required to submit to a photo imaging process as part of the licensing procedure. Such applicant may not wear dark eye glasses, makeup or any apparel which when photographed would obscure the applicant's face or make identification difficult. In addition to the fee for a driver's license, an additional fee as provided for in Vehicle and Traffic Law, section 503(2)(f) shall be charged for the issuance of any original, duplicate, renewal or amended license which contains a photo image of the licensee.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an applicant for a license may apply for an exemption from submitting to a photo imaging as part of the licensing procedure if such applicant:

(1) presents a statement from a licensed physician. Such statement shall contain the diagnosis of a medical condition (physiological or psychiatric) which includes an explanation of why such condition makes it impossible for the applicant to visit a motor vehicle issuing office and the period of time such applicant is expected to be disabled. Such exemption may be issued for the duration of such disability; or

(2) presents evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the taking of the applicant's photograph would violate the applicant's sincerely held religious belief forbidding the making of photo images.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 15 § 3.8

Amended, New York State Register, Volume XXXVI, Issue 28, effective 7/16/2014