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History
- Substituted by A3491A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.289
- Referred to transportation
- Committed to rules
- Amended on third reading (t) 391a
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
- Returned to senate
- Recalled from assembly
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
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- Passed senateVote 58–1
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.11
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Relates to authorizing limited rear overhang for specialized material delivery vehicles
Signed by Governor · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S391A
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing limited rear overhang for specialized material delivery vehicles
Purpose or general idea of bill
To extend the maximum length of vehi- cles to allow some specialized material delivery vehicles the ability to operate without penalty.
Justification
In 2003 New York state authorized recreational vehicles (RV's) up to 45 feet in length to travel on highways to aid tourism in the state. This bill would allow for specialized delivery vehicles that carry building materials to be a maximum of 45 feet, including 5 feet of overhang, provided that such vehicle was operated by a CDL licensed driver. All of these vehicles, when manufactured, fall under the less than 40 foot rule but become illegal when outfitted with a boom or piggyback. By allowing these vehicles to have the extra overhang, vehi- cles that are essential to worker safety and critical to the delivery of materials for construction projects will not continue to be subject to unnecessary fines. If untrained recreational drivers are able to legally navigate on state roads, then professionals should be given the same allowance.
Prior legislative history
2011 - S.1362A/A 4505A - Passed Senate 2010 - S.7970/A.11189
Fiscal implications
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become law.
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