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History
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 50–11
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.458
- Referred to transportation
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.401
- Referred to transportation
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Relates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV"
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor David Koon
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the definition of an all terrain vehicle or "ATV"
Purpose
This bill amends subdivision 1 of section 2281 of the vehicle and traffic law to raise the defined weight of an "ATV" to 1500 pounds of dry weight.
Summary of provisions
This bill provides that an "all terrain vehicle" or "ATV" may be used primarily on off-highway trails and competitions provided that such a vehicle does not exceed seventy inches in width, or one thousand five hundred pounds dry weight. Provided, however, this provision shall not include a "snowmobile" or other self propelled vehicles manufactured for off-highway use exclusively designed for travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners and supported in whole or in part by one or more skis, belts, or cleats which utilize an endless belt tread.
Justification
Due to the increase in the weight of vehicles, the current one thousand pounds dry weight limit on "all terrain vehicles" and "ATVs" is enticing New Yorkers to register their vehicles in other states. The proposed legislation would allow more New Yorkers to register their "ATVs" in New York State; which would provide for increased revenue for New York State due to the cost of registration.
Legislative history
2006: S.3160/A.8259 - Transportation Committee. 2007: S.4380/A.7614 - Transportation Committee 2008: S.4380 Passed Senate/A.8714 - Transportation Committee
Fiscal implications
No cost to the state, however the registration fee will generate new revenues to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 30 days from becoming law.
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