What's happening
This bill requires vehicles driven by individuals with probationary or DJ licenses to display "NEW DRIVER" signage, with penalties for noncompliance.
Why it matters
Increases accountability for new drivers. By requiring "NEW DRIVER" signage, the law makes it clear to other motorists and law enforcement who is operating under a probationary or DJ license, potentially influencing how others interact with these drivers on the road.
Creates new enforcement mechanisms. The bill gives law enforcement a straightforward way to identify and verify compliance with probationary license rules, making it easier to enforce traffic safety laws specific to inexperienced drivers.
Imposes tangible consequences for noncompliance. If a new driver fails to display the required signage, their probationary period is extended by three months for each offense, increasing the stakes for following the rule and potentially delaying full driving privileges.
Standardizes signage for clarity and fairness. By directing the commissioner to set rules for the size, placement, and color of the "NEW DRIVER" signage, the law aims to ensure that requirements are consistent and understandable for all affected drivers.
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Who cares
Drivers with probationary, class DJ or limited class DJ licenses
The bill would require nonpermanent “NEW DRIVER” signage on all motor vehicles they use.
Drivers with probationary licenses
Each conviction for failing to use the required signage would extend their license probationary period by three months.
Department of Motor Vehicles
The commissioner would have to set rules governing the signs’ size, placement, color and use.
Headline styles
Require 'New Driver' Signs
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
3 Multi-sponsors
History
- Held for consideration in transportation
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3458
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 27, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. RAIA, FINCH, GIGLIO -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. DiPIETRO, HAWLEY, McDONOUGH -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to required vehicle marking
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 507 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new subdivision 6 to read as follows:
6. Required vehicle marking. (a) All motor vehicles used by any individual with a probationary license, as defined in section five hundred one of this article, a class DJ license, or a limited class DJ license, shall be required to have non permanent signage on their vehicle containing the words "NEW DRIVER."
(b) The commissioner is directed to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the size, placement, color and use of such signage.
(c) In the event that an individual is found guilty of not using such signage, the probationary period of the individual's license shall be extended for three months for every conviction of this subdivision.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06844-01-7
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