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- Referred to transportation
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Requires the surfaces of non-commercial vehicles and commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds or less to be cleared of snow
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Michael Montesano
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BILL NUMBER:S841
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring the surfaces of certain vehicles to be cleared of accumulated snow, sleet, or hail
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill will require the surfaces of non-commercial vehicles to be cleared of accumulated snow, sleet or hail.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section 1229-e which requires the removal of snow, sleet or hail from any non-commercial, or commercial vehicle weighing less than ten thousand pounds traveling on a public street or highway.
2. This section shall not apply during the falling of snow.
3. This section provides for a penalty of not less than fifty ($50) nor more than one hundred and fifty ($150) dollars, excluding disabled operators.
4. This section provides for a penalty of no less than two hundred fifty ($250) dollars and no more than five hundred ($500) dollars if the violation of this act results in an injury to another person, or another person's property, including applying a one point value to the individual's license.
5. This section provides for a penalty of no less than five hundred dollars ($500) and no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) if the violation of this act results in serious physical injury to another person. Additionally, a violation of this section includes an application of two license points.
6. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any automobile transporter, motorcycle or authorized emergency vehicle This bill also amends section 125 of the vehicle and traffic law to include the provisions of this bill.
Justification
This bill provides a disincentive for motorists leave a build-up of snow, sleet or hail on their vehicles which could potentially injury other motorists or their vehicles. With near record snow accumulation, motorists should feel compelled to remove snow from their vehicles to prevent damage.
Prior legislative history
S.4284 (2011)
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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