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Requires motorcycles to be operated on public highways with both wheels on the ground at all times
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Nancy Calhoun
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BILL NUMBER:S4437
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring motorcycles to be operated with both wheels on the roadway
Purpose
Requires motorcycles to be operated on public highways with both wheels on the ground at all times.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Section 1251 of the vehicle and traffic law in amended to add a new subdivision (e) which states that no person shall operate a motorcycle on a public highway unless both wheels thereof remain on the roadway or ground at all times, except in a circumstance beyond the operator's control.
Section 2: Enacting clause.
Justification
This legislation will allow law enforcement officers to cite motorcyclists who perform wheelies, riding on the rear wheel only, or "stoppies", riding on the front wheel only, on public highways. There is currently no provision in the vehicle and traffic law that prohibits this type of dangerous activity.
Legislative history
S.7385 of 2010
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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