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Allows "Safe-Teen-NY Driver" stickers be placed on license plates of motor vehicles driven by individuals who are under 18 years old or parents
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Matthew Titone
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BILL NUMBER:S7227
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing "Safe-Teen-NY Driver" stickers on license plates of vehicles driven by persons under the age of eighteen
Purpose
Allows that "Safe-Teen-NY Driver" stickers be placed on license plates of motor vehicles driven by individuals who are under eighteen years old or parents.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 Section 507 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new subdivision 6; Display of permit sticker.
Section 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law, provided that the commissioner of motor vehicles is immediately authorized and directed to promulgate, amend and/or repeal any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date.
Justification
The leading cause of death among teens is motor vehicle crashes, and the risk of these crashes is higher among 16 to 19 year olds than among any other age group. By mandating that every individual under the age of eighteen, who holds a learner's permit, a DJ license, or an MJ license, as well as the parents and legal guardians of such individuals, display a "Safe-Teen-NY Driver" sticker, it creates better awareness on the roads by allowing other drivers notice that a new driver is near them. Creating awareness that inexperienced drivers are on the road, gives other drivers the time and notice to take extra precautions.
Legislative history
2008: S.8017 - Passed Senate/A.11346 - Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law, provided that the commissioner of motor vehicles is immediately authorized and directed to promulgate, amend and/or repeal any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date.
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