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204 – 204

New York Vehicle & Traffic § 204

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NY VAT § 204 - Subpoenaing hearing referees 204. Subpoenaing hearing referees. No officer or employee of the department of motor vehicles who has conducted a hearing concerning an owner or operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle shall be required to appear in any court as a witness in a civil action in which such owner or operator is a party except pursuant to a subpoena signed by a judge of a court of record, or a judge of the court in which the action is pending,

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 204 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.