# N.Y. VAT Law § 502-A: Determination of weights applicable to license requirements

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S502-A

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. VAT Law § 502-A
- **Heading:** Determination of weights applicable to license requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act VAT / Title 5 / Article 19 / Section 502-A

## Text

§ 502-a. Determination of weights applicable to license requirements.\nThe applicability of the requirements relative to licensing as defined\nin this article shall, except when a commercial driver's license is\nrequired solely because the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials\nor passengers, be based upon the vehicle manufacturer's GVWR, the\nregistration weight of the vehicle or the actual weight of the vehicle\nand the load, whichever is greater, or with respect to passenger and\nlimited use automobiles shall be based upon the registration weight of\nthe automobile.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. VAT Law § 501 Drivers' licenses and learners' permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S501.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 501-A Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S501-A.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 501-B Additional restrictions on certain learners' permits and drivers' licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S501-B.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 502 Requirements for licensing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S502.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 502-A Determination of weights applicable to license requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S502-A.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 503 Period of validity of drivers' licenses, learners' permits and applications; required fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S503.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 504 Form of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S504.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 505 Duplicate and amended licenses and permits; change of address](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S505.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 506 Reexamination of licensees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S506.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 507 Miscellaneous provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S507.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 507-A Special requirements for for-hire vehicle motor carriers and drivers; drugs and alcohol](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S507-A.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 508 Administrative procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S508.md)
- [N.Y. VAT Law § 509 Violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AVAT_T5_A19_S509.md)

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