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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A669
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.112
- Reported and committed to codes
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Requires bicycles to be equipped with a red or amber reflector for night use
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to reflector and lamp equipment on bicycles
Purpose or general idea of bill
Will allow bicycle operators the option of equipping their bicycles with amber or red lights on the rear of bicycles.
Summary of specific provisions
All bicycles operated one-half hour prior to sunrise and/or one-half hour after sunset, shall be required to be equipped with either a red or amber light on the rear of the bicycle. Such light must be visible from a distance of at least 300 feet. Amends subdivision (a) of Section 1236 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Existing law
Present Law does not allow for an amber light on the rear of a bicycle.
Justification
Recent studies have shown that amber lights provide the maximum amount of visibility. This legislation will allow bicyclists to equip their bicycles with either amber or red rear fender lights.
Legislative history
2007-2008: A.518 - Passed Assembly 2005-2006: A.3632 - Passed Assembly 2003-2004: A.326 - Referred to Transportation 2001-2002: A.2293 - Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Effective on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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