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S8383Senate2009-2010 Session

Generally prohibits holders of junior drivers licenses and learners' permits from driving between 8:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.

Sponsor Andrew J. LanzaSD-24
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Andrew J. Lanza

Senator · Senate District 24

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BILL NUMBER:S8383

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to limiting the hours that holders of junior drivers licenses and learners' permits may operate a motor vehicle

Purpose

To prohibit holders of junior driver's licenses and learners' permits from driving between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m..

Summary of provisions

Section one amends subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 3 of section 501 of the vehicle and traffic law, as added by chapter 449 of the laws of 1989.

Section two amends paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 501 of the vehicle and traffic law, as added by chapter 449 of the laws of 1989, subparagraph (ii) as amended by chapter 644 of the laws of 2002.

Section three amends subdivision 5 of section 501 of the vehicle and traffic law, as amended by chapter 84 of the laws of 1990, the opening paragraph and subparagraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) as amended by chapter 644 of the laws of2002.

Section four is an effective date of thirty days after enactment.

Justification

This bill is necessary to prevent tragic automobile accidents caused by drivers with a junior driver's license and learners' permits. This legislation prohibits such drivers from driving at night and during the early morning hours. This bill is necessary to prohibit inexperienced drivers from driving between the hours of 8pm - 6am.

Legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.

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