Vehicle/DMV Benefits for Veterans in New York
2 Vehicle/DMV benefits for veterans in New York.
Motor Vehicle Registration & Plate Fee Exemption
Qualifying disabled veterans are exempt from NY DMV vehicle registration and license-plate fees.
Eligibility: Veterans who received a vehicle under federal Title 38 (VA automobile/adaptive-equipment grant), or who qualify for Congressional Medal of Honor or Former Prisoner of War custom plates.
Estimated value: Waived registration and plate fees
How to apply: Apply at a NY DMV office with your VA grant documentation (VA Form 21-4502) or qualifying plate approval.
Free E-ZPass for Disabled Veterans (Thruway Non-Revenue Plan)
The New York State Thruway Authority provides free, unlimited Thruway travel to qualifying disabled veterans via a non-revenue E-ZPass.
Eligibility: Veterans holding a fee-exempt DMV vehicle registration (i.e., those who qualify for the VA Automobile or Adaptive Equipment Grant); eligibility is not based on disability percentage.
Estimated value: Free unlimited travel on the New York State Thruway
How to apply: Submit E-ZPass Application TA-W5175 with a copy of your fee-exempt vehicle registration to the Thruway Authority E-ZPass office; renew every two years.