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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following definitions:
1. “Sponsoring agency” shall mean an organization which owns a motor vehicle accident prevention course approved by the commissioner.
2. “Delivery agency” shall mean an organization which conducts a sponsoring agency's approved motor vehicle accident prevention course.
3. “Instructor” shall mean an individual employed by a delivery agency to teach an approved accident prevention course.
4. “Accident prevention course” or “course” shall mean the accident prevention course curriculum or specialized course curriculum which has been approved by the commissioner.
5. “Completion certificate” shall mean a document which cannot be altered and which is provided to the student who successfully completes the accident prevention course.
6. “Specialized course” shall mean a course aimed primarily at enhancing safety within a specific occupation or for a specific category of vehicles.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Vehicle and Traffic Law - VAT § 399-b. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/vehicle-and-traffic-law/vat-sect-399-b/
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