There is a newer version of the New York Consolidated Laws
2006 New York Code - Locks On Motor Vehicles.
§ 10-111 Locks on motor vehicles. a. It shall be unlawful for any person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle to permit it to stand unattended for more than three minutes on the streets or thoroughfares of the city, without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition and removing the key. b. Violations. Any person who violates the provisions of this section, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five dollars or imprisonment not to exceed two days, or both. Whenever a police officer shall find a motor vehicle standing in violation of this provision, the officer may remove the ignition key therefrom and, in the event that the owner or operator thereof is not present, shall deliver it to the nearest patrol precinct station house within one hour after removing same to be held for and returned to such owner or operator. In the event the key is so delivered to a station house, the officer shall attach to the vehicle a tag stating where the key may be reclaimed. c. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person driving or in charge of an omnibus operated under a franchise of the city of New York, which has clearly marked on its exterior the name of its owner.
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