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BILL NUMBER:S1964
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the adjudication of traffic infractions arising out of the operation of a bicycle
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends Section 225 (1) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law and adds a new Section 236 (5) to authorize in New York City a transfer of jurisdiction from the State Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) to the New York City Parking Violations Bureau (PVB) over traffic infractions arising out of the operation of bicycles. Corresponding amendments would also be made to Chapter 2 of Title 19 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York to implement the Transfer.
This measure is designed to strengthen the enforcement effort in New York City against persons who violate the rules of the road in the operation of a bicycle. By changing the jurisdiction from the State Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) to the New York City Parking Violations Bureau (PVB), a greater number of those charged will be forced to comply with judgments rendered.
Justification
Presently, there are no effective sanctions imposed against bicyclists who commit traffic infractions and who fail to appear at hearings held by TVB, or who do appear but refuse to pay fines imposed. Figures show that over 90% of summonses issued against bicycle operators, now returnable at State TVB, go unanswered. Many of the violations constitute serious risks to the safety of pedestrians and motorists. If Jurisdiction were vested with the New York City PVB, default judgments could be entered and docketed as a civil judgment. Additionally, enactment of this proposal will enable the City to provide a safer environment for bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists alike on City streets.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
Would provide additional revenue for the city of New York.
Effective date
One year after becoming law.
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