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S1503Senate2013-2014 SessionSame asA9623

Relates to the number of prior suspensions needed to qualify for aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree; repealer

Sponsor Carl L. MarcellinoSD-5+2 co-sponsorsAffects Transportation
Status
In Assembly Committee
Transportation
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Carl L. Marcellino

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Infrastructure And Capital InvestmentChair, Investigations And Government Operations

History

  1. Referred to transportation
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 58–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.815
  7. Print number 1503a
  8. Amend and recommit to transportation
  9. Referred to transportation
  10. Committed to rules
  11. Advanced to third reading
  12. 2nd report cal.
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  1. 1st report cal.334
  2. Referred to transportation

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A9623Assembly

Relates to the number of prior suspensions needed to qualify for aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree; repealer

In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Fred Thiele

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S1503A

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the number of prior suspensions needed to qualify for aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree and repealing subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 2 of section 511 of such law relating thereto

Purpose

This bill decreases the number of prior suspensions needed to qualify for aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree from ten prior suspensions to five prior suspensions.

Summary of provisions

Section 511 (3)(a) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, which is an element of aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree, is amended to require five or more suspensions for failure to answer, appear, or pay a fine rather than ten or more separate suspensions.

Justification

Under this legislation a person may be prosecuted for aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree when such person has five or more suspensions for failure to answer, appear, or pay a fine. Under current law the person must have had ten such suspensions to be prosecuted for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree. The dangers posed by unlicensed drivers to pedestrians and other motorists in New York State are well documented. Numerous deaths have been caused by these drivers.

Legislative history

2002-2008: Passed Senate. 2009-10: Senate Transportation. 2011-12: Passed Senate.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the first day of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.

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