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BILL NUMBER:S5910
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing a pilot program relating to classroom-based and internet-based motor vehicle accident prevention courses; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to establish a pilot program to authorize the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to approve a multi-cultural community-based curriculum on safe driving techniques.
Summary
Adds a new section 224-b to the vehicle and traffic law to authorize the Department of Motor Vehicles to approve a multi-cultural, community-based textbook and internet course on safe driving techniques in consultation with Worldwide Safe Driving Technique, Inc.
Justification
Many New York drivers participate in classroom-based safety and accident prevention courses. These courses help to make New York's roads safer while offering the incentive of lower insurance premiums to drivers. New York is one of the most multicultural states in the United States. People from all races, religions and backgrounds call New York home. Many of these people become licensed drivers. Safety courses offer little to no benefit to persons who speak English as a second language or who cannot fully participate because of religious or cultural barriers to participation. We in New York must do all that we can to ensure that these new drivers are offered every opportunity to fully understand and take part in safe driving courses by offering them in multiple languages and with the highest regard for cultural, religious and ethnic sensitivities. This legislation will provide for greater participation and understanding of safe driving techniques by everyone on the road.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
180 days after becoming law.
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