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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Provides that persons under 18 years of age charged with a traffic violation must appear in court with a parent or guardian to answer the charge
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Matthew Titone
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring that persons who are under eighteen years of age and charged with a traffic violation must appear in court with a parent or guardian
Purpose
Provides that persons under 18 years of age charged with a traffic violation must appear in court with a parent or guardian to answer the charge.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 229; Appearances by minors. Section 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law, provided that the commissioner of motor vehicles is immediately authorized and directed to promulgate, amend and/or repeal any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date.
Justification
Currently, when a teenager receives a traffic ticket or violation, the ticket is mailed to their house. Many times the teenager takes the notice of the court date out of the mail, without their parents knowledge that they ever received a ticket. The teenager, then appears in court and receives a sentence without their parents being aware this instance is occurring. It is therefore crucial, that a parent or guardian accompany their teen to the court appearance, ensuring that parents are aware of their son or daughter's driving violation. Due to the fact that the leading cause of death for teens is motor vehicle crashes, it is essential that the best possible safety and supervision measures for teen drivers are established.
Legislative history
2008: S.8018 - Passed Senate/A.11379 - Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law, provided that the commissioner of motor vehicles is immediately authorized and directed to promulgate, amend and/or repeal any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date.
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