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Form AA-137, issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, serves as a formal notice to motorists regarding the temporary suspension of their driver license and a scheduled hearing following an alleged refusal to submit to a chemical test (Section 1194 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law). The document outlines that the suspension typically takes effect on the arraignment date and remains until a hearing is held or for 15 days, whichever occurs first, with potential license revocation determined at the hearing.
The form includes a section for the motorist to voluntarily waive their right to a hearing, which constitutes a consent to license revocation and an admission that the arresting officer's testimony would satisfy legal requirements for the refusal charge. Additionally, it details mandatory financial consequences, such as a $500 civil penalty ($550 for commercial drivers) and a $750 driver responsibility assessment payable over three years. Higher civil penalties apply for repeat offenses within five years. The document also provides instructions for police agencies and courts on the distribution of copies and the scheduling of hearings.
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