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Prohibits approval by the commissioner of motor vehicles of defensive driving courses or defensive driving programs conducted over the internet only
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Ruben Diaz
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BILL NUMBER:A324
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 751 of the laws of 2005, amending the insurance law and the vehicle and traffic law relating to establishing the acci- dent prevention course internet technology pilot program, in relation to repealing such program
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would prohibit the commissioner's approval of defensive driv- ing courses or defensive driving programs conducted over the internet only.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1- the commissioner of motor vehicles shall not approve any defensive driving program or defensive driving course instructed only over the internet and shall require that a certified instructor be phys- ically present for the instruction of such programs. Section 2: repeals Article 2-C of the vehicle and traffic law. Section 3: amends paragraph (b) of subdivision 1 of section 399-e of the vehicle and traffic law Section 4 the commissioner of motor vehicles shall make any rule, regu- lation and/or repeal necessary for the implementation of this act prior to its effective date Section 5: this act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall become a law.
Justification
This legislation would instruct the commissioner of motor vehicles not to approve defensive driving programs taken over the internet. The commissioner would only approve courses where an instructor is phys- ically present. This bill would guarantee the proper identification of people signing up for such courses. The physical presence of a certified instructor would also facilitate the clarification of any questions or issues rising from course content.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall become law
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