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NYVIP SYSTEM MESSAGE
Safety-Only
Sticker Problem
NYS DMV has noted an increase in consumer and
station complaints regarding 2006 Safety (Only) inspection stickers
(form number VS 1082) that are either shrinking or are not staying
affixed to the windshield. The sticker manufacturer has been
notified, and we plan to work closely with them to assure that this
is not repeated in the future. It is possible that this problem will
continue until December 2006, when the existing stock of stickers
will all have expired.
In the event the sticker is still available, DMV
recommends that stations reaffix the sticker to the vehicle with some
transparent tape or adhesive . In the event the sticker is no longer
available, then the station can elect to either perform another
inspection and issue an additional sticker, or advise the motorist
about the following sticker replacement procedures (see also
Commissioner Regulations Part 79.11.c).
The
vehicle owner may obtain a replacement certificate by submitting (in
writing):
1)
a statement as to why a replacement certificate is necessary; and
2)
although a check for $2.00 made out to the Commissioner of Motor
Vehicles; is the usual protocol, in this instance, DMV will waive the
fee for motorists who report that their 2006 Safety sticker has
fallen off, and
3) if available, the remains of the original
inspection certificate showing the date of expiration, the sticker
serial number and the mileage, OR the vehicle inspection receipt, OR
verification from the inspection station that issued the original
certificate, consisting of a statement on the station's letterhead
indicating the original certificate serial number, vehicle
description, plate number, date issued and mileage at the time of
inspection. The inspection station may charge a fee not exceeding
$2.00 for providing this verification.
The written
requests for a replacement certificate, including the material noted
above, should be mailed to Consumer and Facility Services Bureau,
P.O. Box 2700, ESP, Albany, New York 12220-0700.
If
the motorist includes a check anyway, this payment would be returned
if the sticker were defective. If consumers need additional
information on replacement stickers, they can visit the DMV website
at http://www.nysdmv.com/vehsafe.htm
or call DMV at 1-800-CALLDMV. We apologize for the inconvenience this
has created, and will try to ensure that this does not occur again.
Thank you for your cooperation.
These are messages sent by NYS DMV to the
inspection stations via the emissions analyzer units. They frequently contain important
information, usage tips, or announcements of system changes.
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