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.