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Prohibits transportation of animals in open areas of motor vehicle unless such animals are enclosed or restrained
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to transportation of animals in a motor vehicle
Purpose
Prohibiting the transportation of animals in open areas of motor vehicles unless such animals are enclosed or restrained.
Summary of provisions
Section 2, paragraph 1 states that an animal cannot be transported in an open area of a vehicle unless it is entirely enclosed with side and tail racks but in no case shall the rack be less than forty-six inches extending vertically from the floor of the open area to the top of the racks and that if the animal is secured in another manner, it is provided with sufficient ventilation, safety, and comfort so that the animal is protected from being thrown, falling from or jumping from the motor vehicle. Section 2, paragraph 2 states that if convicted, a fine will be imposed on the violator accordingly.
Justification
Animals riding unrestrained or improperly restrained in open compartments of motor vehicles are injured and killed when they fall or jump from such vehicles, when they are thrown from the vehicle and hit by oncoming traffic, and when they are strangled or dragged beneath the vehicle in which they are traveling. In addition, animals riding in this manner pose a substantial threat to the safety of drivers and passengers in other vehicles, as well as pedestrians.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :; 2005-06 A.5422: 2007-08 A.859
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Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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