What's happening
Writing a plain-English summary… Track this bill to get it by email.
Why it matters
Albany, before your first meeting.
Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.
Who cares
Headline styles
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Regulates the operation of motor-driven cycles for commercial purposes
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Aravella Simotas
Full text
The text isn't available here yet. Check nysenate.gov.
Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4814
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the operation of motor-driven cycles for commercial purposes on public highways
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill amend the Vehicle and Traffic law in Sections 124 and 125, and add a new Article 34-D to require motor-driven cycles operated on the streets for commercial purposes to be registered with the State, and for the owners of such vehicles to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle.
Summary of specific provisions
§ 124 Any motor vehicle having (a) a seat or saddle for the use of the operator; (b) two or three wheels in contact with the ground; (c) an internal combustion engines, or electric, solar or hybrid motor which will propel the vehicle unassisted a maximum speed no greater than thirty miles per hour. If such vehicle is equipped with an internal combustion engine, such engine's piston or motor displacement shall not exceed fifty cubic centimeters. A motor-driven cycle shall be a limited use motorcycle or motorcycle when operated at speeds in excess of thirty miles per hour and the operator shall be requires to have in his or her possession a valid class D, DJ, M, or MJ license, as the case may be; and (d) a direct or automatic power drive system which requires no clutch or gear shift operation by the operator after the drive system is engaged with the engine or motor.
§ 125 The operator of a motor-driven cycle for commercial purposes shall be subject to all the provisions relating to the legal operation of a limited use vehicle as provided in this article unless otherwise determined by the commissioner.
Article 34-D
Section 1280 Registration required.
Section 1281 Notice by dealers.
Section 1282 Traffic laws.
Section 1283 Licensed operator.
Section 1284 Hand and arm signals.
Section 1285 Carrying articles.
Section 1286 Protective head gear.
Section 1287 Reflective clothing.
Section 1288 Restrictions.
Section 1289 Penalties.
Justification
Motor driven cycles have become prevalent for commercial use, especially in the delivery of goods. The prevalence of these vehicles can pose a threat to the safety of cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians. Yet, they are currently unregulated, posing liability problems when accidents do occur. This bill requires the operator of such vehicles to be licensed for commercial purposes on public highways, register such vehicles, and be subject to traffic and safety laws. This bill applies to motor-driven cycles used for commercial purposes only.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
TBD
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.