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Senator · Senate District 61
History
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–2
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.202
- Referred to transportation
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–1
Show 4 earlier actions
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.729
- Referred to transportation
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Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Raymond Walter
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S797
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to providing certain penalties for certain traffic infractions by drivers with certain under age license classifications
Summary of provisions
Section 1 adds a new subdivision (i) to section 1800 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to provide that every person convicted of a violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law 501(3) and 501B(2), shall, in addition to any other penalties permitted by law, have his or her license suspended for a period of ninety days for a first conviction, and for a period of one year for a second or subsequent conviction.
Section 2 provides that this act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date it shall have become law.
Purpose and justification
It is becoming increasingly clear that young drivers, particularly new drivers with their restricted DJ and MJ licenses, are far more likely to be involved in accidents. Recognizing this danger for inexperienced drivers, New York State has limitations on the hours such new drivers can operate a car without a parent or guardian, as well as the number of passengers that can be carried. Unfortunately, the current penalties for violations of these rules does not seem to be sufficient to deter young people, who continue to drive after hours and with too many of their friends in their vehicles. This bill, requiring mandatory license suspensions, will be a meaningful deterrent to young people who may be tempted to violate the restrictions of their drivers licenses.
Existing law
Vehicle and Traffic Law sections 501 and 501-B sets forth various restrictions and conditions for young drivers.
Prior legislative history
2007/08 - S.6456 -- RULES/TRANSPORTATION 2010 - S.3017 --TRANSPORTATION 2011-12 - S.3225/A.9179 -- PASSED SENATE/Transportation 2013-14 - S.1434/A.4622 - PASSED SENATE/Transportation
Fiscal implications
None to state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date it shall have become law.
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