Publications

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Publications for Drivers


New Drivers and Driver Licenses

Driver's Manual (Web version with interactive practice quiz)

Driver's Manual - Print version (PDF) (MV-21) (61 pages)

Commercial Driver's Manual (CDL-10) (12 PDFs that total 189 pages)

Hazardous Materials Manual (PDF) (CDL-11) (30 pages)

Supplement to Driver's Manual for Tow Truck Driver's Endorsement (PDF) (MV-14) (45 pages)

Motorcycle Manual (Web version)

Motorcycle Manual - Print version (PDF) (MV-21MC) (54 pages)

Safety Information for Drivers

New York State's Occupant Restraint Law (C-1)

Tips for Safer Motorcycling (C-15)

You and the Drinking Driving Laws (PDF) (C-39) 

Sharing the Road Safely (C-77)


Other Information for Drivers

Abstract of Driving Record (PDF) (DS-242.1)

Description of Abstract of Lifetime Driving Record (PDF) (DS-242.3)

Suppose Your License Were Taken Away (PDF) (C-12)

Traffic Violations Bureau (C-49)


Publications for Vehicle Owners

Insurance, Title Certificates, Parking for the Disabled

Auto Liability Insurance (C-43)

Q & A About Your Certificate of Title (C-19)

Parking for People with Disabilities (C-34)


Vehicle Purchases, Repairs and Inspections

Let the Buyer Be Aware (C-18)

Know Your Rights in Auto Repair (C-17)

What to Expect if You File a Complaint Against a DMV Regulated Business (VS-156) (for consumers) 

Know Your Rights if a Complaint or Other DMV Charges have been Filed Against You (VS-157) (for DMV-regulated facilities)

New York State Vehicle Safety/Emissions Inspection Program for Cars and Light Trucks (C-50)

A Consumer Guide to Readiness Monitor Failures as Part of the New York State Vehicle Inspection Program  (C-114)


Other Publications

NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law

ATVs: Information for Owners and Operators (C-29)

Avoid DMV Trouble: Top 5 DMV Mistakes (Web version)

Avoid DMV Trouble: Top 5 DMV Mistakes (PDF)

Top DMV Mistakes (PDF)


Publicaciones en Español

Algunas publicaciones están en formato PDF y requieren Adobe Acrobat Reader ®.

Manual de Conducir (PDF)  (MV-21S) (106 páginas)

Manual del Conductor Comercial (PDF) (CDL-10S)

Suplemento del Manual del Conductor: Aval Para Conducir Grúas (PDF) (MV-14S) (48 páginas)

Manual Para Conductores de Motocicletas (PDF) (MV-21MCS) (54 páginas)