GNYADA October 2018 Newsletter

17 UPDATED Dealer Plate Information

In response to reports of police issuing tickets for alleged improper use of dealer plates, GNYADA requested that DMV update its Dealer Plate Use placard. From the placard, GNYADA created a window cling for members. See the enclosed flyer to order! If someone is properly driving a dealership vehicle with a dealer plate and pulled over, they can use the decal to explain why being issued a ticket is inappropriate. These reusable stickers can be placed where the vehicle’s registration would normally be. In the event someone is ticketed anyway, GNYADA also received an updated Memorandum from the DMV Commissioner on proper dealer plate use. This memo and the documents listed below have helped dealers successfully fight tickets. Contact GNYADA for a copy of this letter, relevant articles, and a court case ruling that “personal use of a

vehicle with dealer’s plates which is held for sale or demonstration does not violate section 415 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.”

$ 1 40K Raised for Automotive Education GNYADA’s 13th A nnual C harity G olf O uting was another huge success

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The day concluded with more than $50,000 in prizes won by the day’s raffle winners. Prizes included Apple watches and iPads, GoPros, large screen TV’s, scooters, and the main prize, a Chronomat Breitling watch. GNYADA holds the Annual Charity Golf Outing to raise scholarship money for students who wish to pur- sue careers in our industry. The funds

are distributed among highly deserv- ing automotive technology students through our Center for Automotive Education and Training. GNYADA thanks everyone who joined us for this important day, which has been a testament to the generosity and community investment of our devoted sponsors and members for more than a decade now.

The Golf Outing is a yearly sellout, bringing together all sectors of the industry for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, gourmet dining, and exciting prizes. GNYADA was thrilled to host 390 attendees at the Old Westbury Golf & Country Club on Monday, June 18th. Everyone enjoyed a day of perfect weather, fun golf, and great food. And best of all, we raised $140,000 in support of automotive education in metro New York. After golf, guests got to network, unwind, and enjoy each other’s com- pany on the beautiful outdoor patio, while savoring great food and drinks.

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Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association • www.gnyada.com

The Newsletter • October 2018