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S5179Senate2013-2014 Session

Prohibits the use of wearable computers while operating a motor vehicle

Sponsor Carl L. MarcellinoSD-5Affects Transportation
Status
In Senate Committee
Transportation
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Pending
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Carl L. Marcellino

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Infrastructure And Capital InvestmentChair, Investigations And Government Operations

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  1. Referred to transportation
  2. Referred to transportation

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S5179

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to prohibiting the use of wearable computers while operating a motor vehicle

Purpose

This legislation would prohibit the use of wearable computers while operating, a motor vehicle.

Summary of provisions

Paragraph (a) of subdivision 2 of section 1225-d of the vehicle and traffic law, as added by chapter 403 of the laws of 2009, is amended to prohibit a computing device which is worn on the head or other part of the body and projects visual information into the field of vision of the wearer.

Justification

As technology continues to evolve and expand, it is critical that we insure that it does not put convenience ahead of safety on New York's roads and highways. The emergence of glasses like devices which allows the wearer to access the Internet, take photos and film video, ate an exciting and innovative product. Yet it is a product that would be a distraction to drivers and would place vehicle operators and pedestrians in jeopardy.

This legislation would prohibit the use of wearable computers while operating a motor vehicle.

Legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately; provided that the amendments to paragraph (a) of subdivision 2 of section 1225-d of the vehicle and traffic law made by section two of this act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as section 8 of part C chapter 58 of the laws of 2013 takes effect

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