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Creates waiver for intrastate operation for deaf persons
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Micah Kellner
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BILL NUMBER:S1170
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to creating a waiver for intrastate operation for deaf persons
Purpose
This bill would provide a permanent waiver for the hearing requirement portion of the physical examination for a driver who holds a valid commercial drivers license or permit.
Summary of provisions
This bill creates a waiver to be obtained at the time of renewal for persons who are hard of hearing and currently hold a valid commercial drivers license or permit.
This bill would comply with federal transportation guidelines by not allowing persons with a waiver to transport hazardous materials. The waiver would allow drivers to transport vehicles carrying 16 passengers or more (such as shuttle buses) and would also allow them to obtain an "s" endorsement to drive school buses.
The waiver would be created by the Commissioner of Transportation and the New York State Interagency Coordinating Council for services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing.
Justification
Current truck drivers who suffer from hearing loss may be in jeopardy of losing their commercial drivers license or permit. Other states such as Maryland and Minnesota have waiver programs that allow persons who are hard of hearing to apply for a waiver for the hearing portion requirement of the physical examination. This waiver would only be valid for intrastate driving.
Prior legislative history
2010 - Referred to Transportation 2011 - Passe Senate 2012 - Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall become law, with provisions.
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