VTL 423 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 422 Special vehicle identification numbers up ARTICLE 17 Other Provisions Relating to Registration and Possession next SECTION 423-A Enforcement procedures for insuring the retention of vehicle identification numbers on vehicles Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 423 Peace officers and their duties Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 4, ARTICLE 17 § 423. Peace officers and their duties. The officers and members of the state police, any local police department and any peace officer acting pursuant to his special duties shall have and exercise the power and it shall be their duty to investigate and make arrests for violations of the provisions of this chapter. They shall investigate any theft of a motor vehicle or trailer, of which they receive notice or have information, and arrest or cause the arrest of any person where reasonable grounds exist to believe that such person has stolen a motor vehicle or trailer, and, when necessary for such arrest, make complaint on information before the proper court or magistrate.