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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Referred to transportation
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Relates to warnings regarding two-point seat belts
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to warnings regarding two-point seat belts
Purpose
This bill requires the commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles to provide vehicle registrants who have a vehicle with a model year of 2008 or earlier, with informational materials informing them of the hazards associated with a two-point seat belt.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends paragraph d of subdivision 3 of section 401 of the Vehicle and Traffic law to provide that when a vehicle registration is being processed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the vehicle has a model year of 2008 or earlier, that the applicant is provided with informational materials informing them of the hazards associated with a two-point seat belt.
Section 2: Effective date.
Justification
Beginning in 2008, federal law required all vehicles manufactured thereafter, with certain exceptions, to have a three-point seat belt system (shoulder and lap belts) on every seat within a vehicle. Vehicles that were made before this year often have two-point seat belts (lap belts) in the rear middle seat. Numerous studies have proven that two-point seat belts are less effective in protecting individuals involved in accidents than three-point seat belts.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
Minimal to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition and/or repeal of any rule of regulation necessary for implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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