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S4462Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA6522

Relates to intermediate side reflex reflectors or intermediate side marker lamps on motorcycles

Sponsor Michael H. RanzenhoferSD-61+3 co-sponsorsAffects Transportation
Status
In Assembly Committee
Transportation
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Michael H. Ranzenhofer

Senator · Senate District 61

Chair, Corporations, Authorities And Commissions

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.773
  7. Referred to transportation
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to transportation
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 61–0
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  1. Ordered to third reading cal.1493
  2. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  3. Referred to transportation

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A6522Assembly

Relates to intermediate side reflex reflectors or intermediate side marker lamps on motorcycles

In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Marcos Crespo

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S4462

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to intermediate side reflex reflectors or intermediate side marker lamps on motorcycles

Purpose or general idea of bill

The purpose of the bill is to remove the current prohibition on side lights on motorcycles and to permit intermediate side reflectors and marker lamps to improve motorcycle visibility.

Summary of specific provisions

Section One - amends subdivision 1 of section 381 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to add a new paragraph (d) which provides that every motorcycle may have one or more intermediate side reflex reflectors or intermediate side marker lamps of any color except white, red or blue. The paragraph further specifies that if a motorcycle has such lamps, they cannot revolve, rotate, flash, oscillate, constantly move, be designed to illuminate the roadway around the motorcycle or otherwise be a distraction.

Section Two - Effective date.

Justification

One of the most critical elements of motorcycle safety is ensuring the best visibility possible. Current law does not allow side lamps, reducing the visibility of motorcycles from the side. This bill would permit, but not require, motorcycles to have appropriate side reflectors or lamps that will make motorcycles more visible to other motorists.

Prior legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become law.

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