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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Prohibits the sale of tires which are more than six years old
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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BILL NUMBER:S1243
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the sale of tires
Purpose
Mandates all tires aged six years or older to be removed from all tire manufacturers so as to not be sold or distributed to the public.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Subdivision 35 of section 375 of the Vehicle and Traffic law: states that no tire can be sold or offered for sale if the tire is more than six years old. If there is believed to be an infraction, an injunction may be issued to prevent any future infractions. If a court finds a party guilty for violating this law, the punishment is a civil penalty up to five hundred dollars per infraction.
Justification
In 2008, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles reported 1,512 motor vehicle accidents due to tire failure (under-inflation; uneven tires; worn-out tires; etc.). When tires fail, it is very difficult to steer out of the way into safety. These accidents have caused 3 deaths and 559 injuries in one year.
People are misled to believe that they are purchasing new tires when in fact they may be actually purchasing tires that are up to twelve years old. Tires older than six years are at a high risk for tire failure due to the tire rubber drying out.
By implementing a civil penalty, it will entice tire warehouses to be much more diligent about selling tires that are at risk for failure. Currently, salesmen knowingly sell old tires as new to customers - while fully understanding the risks that coincide with the sale - which is why a penalty is the only viable option.
Legislative history
2010: S.6876 - Referred to Transportation
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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