What's happening
This bill allows deaf or hard of hearing drivers in New York to drive without a hearing aid if their vehicle has a full view mirror.
Why it matters
Increases accessibility and autonomy for deaf and hard of hearing drivers. by removing the blanket requirement to wear a hearing aid, acknowledging that not all individuals benefit from or choose to use such devices.
Recognizes visual driving adaptations. such as a full view mirror—as effective safety measures, aligning the law with modern assistive technology and best practices for safe driving.
Reduces unnecessary barriers to driving. for people with hearing loss, potentially making it easier for them to obtain and retain driver’s licenses and participate fully in daily life and employment.
Signals a shift toward individualized accommodations. in traffic law, emphasizing that safety can be achieved through multiple means rather than a one-size-fits-all mandate.
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No Hearing Aid Required Driving
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History
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.51
- Rules report cal.51
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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No Hearing Aid Car Rule
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Joseph E. Robach
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8864
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
December 22, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. BRONSON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the operation of a motor vehicle by deaf or hard of hearing drivers
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 1229-e to read as follows:
§ 1229-e. Operation of a motor vehicle by deaf or hard of hearing drivers. No deaf or hard of hearing driver shall be required to wear a hearing aid while operating a motor vehicle in this state provided that such deaf or hard of hearing driver's vehicle is equipped with a full view mirror.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11532-01-7
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