this works other places too.
so I was right 
also according to your results... "On or after January 1, 1975, no self‑propelled passenger vehicle (does not state multi-purpose or not)that has been so altered, modified or changed shall be operated upon any highway or public vehicular area without the prior written approval of the Commissioner. (1971, c. 485; 1973, cc. 58, 1082; 1975, c. 856.)"
he should have written permission to drive it.