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Requires commercial bicyclists in New York city to wear helmets, display the identifier at the rear of the bicycle, and register with the local police precinct
In Assembly Committee · Cities · Sponsor Keith L.T. Wright
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Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the regulation of commercial bicyclists
Purpose or general idea 0f bill
To require commercial bicyclists to wear helmets, display identification at the rear of the bicycle and to register with the local precinct.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends section 10-157 of the administrative code of New York city.
Justification
The number of bicycle messengers and the like have exploded on the streets of New York in past years. Unfortunately, many of these bicyclists operate in a dangerous and careless manner, threatening the safety of both pedestrians and drivers.
This bill will require these bikers to wear helmets for their own safety, have identification on their bikes and to register their bikes with a local police precinct. This will make it possible to crack down on rogue bicyclists and will help ensure the safety of other people who use the streets.
Prior legislative history
2007 - A.753 2006 - A.9396 2005 - A.1104
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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