Prohibition of imposition and collection of a fine, penalty, forfeiture, fee or surcharge

N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1804, under Penalties and Disposition of Fines and Forfeitures.

N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1804

§ 1804. Prohibition of imposition and collection of a fine, penalty, forfeiture, fee or surcharge. A municipality may only impose a fine, penalty, forfeiture, or any other fee or surcharge against a person charged with a violation of this chapter or any local law, ordinance, order, rule, regulation or administrative code adopted pursuant to this chapter if such person is convicted of or found liable for a violation of this chapter or any local law, ordinance, order, rule, regulation or administrative code adopted pursuant to this chapter in satisfaction of such charge.