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This bill imposes a $1,000 fine for unattended semitrailers or trailers on city streets in New York City, with an exemption for those used in state-sanctioned film or television productions.
Why it matters
Targets a specific urban issue. The bill addresses the problem of unattended semitrailers and trailers taking up valuable curb space on New York City streets, which can contribute to congestion, safety hazards, and reduced parking availability for residents and businesses.
Imposes a substantial financial deterrent. With a $1,000 fine, the legislation creates a strong financial incentive for trailer owners and companies to avoid leaving their equipment unattended, potentially increasing compliance and speeding up removal of these vehicles.
Recognizes the economic value of film/TV production. By exempting trailers associated with state-sanctioned film or television productions, the bill aims to support New York City’s thriving entertainment industry, which relies on temporary street use for equipment and logistics, balancing enforcement with economic interests.
Empowers city enforcement. The bill continues to authorize police officers and designated officials to remove unattended trailers, strengthening the city’s ability to keep streets clear and safe, while now pairing removal authority with a significant monetary penalty.
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Fine for Unattended Trailers
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Fine for Unattended Trailers
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Diana Richardson
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6170
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 11, 2017
Introduced by Sen. HAMILTON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to a fine for parked or unattended semitrailers or trailers on streets of a city with a population of one million or more
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph 2 of subdivision (b) of section 1204 of the vehicle and traffic law, as amended by chapter 193 of the laws of 1974, is amended and a new paragraph 3 is added to read as follows:
2. In any city with a population of one million or more, whenever any police officer, or any person designated by the commissioner [of traffic], finds a semitrailer or trailer without a tractor or towing vehicle attached, parked or unattended on any city street, such officer or person designated by the commissioner [of traffic] is hereby authorized to provide for the removal of such semitrailer or trailer to a garage, automobile pound or other place of safety. The owner or other person lawfully entitled to the possession of such semitrailer or trailer shall be subject to a fine of one thousand dollars.
3. If a semitrailer or trailer without a tractor or towing vehicle attached is parked and left unattended while it is connected to a state sanctioned film or television production, the owner or other person lawfully entitled to the possession of such semitrailer or trailer shall not be subject to the one thousand dollar fine as provided in paragraph two of this subdivision.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to a fine for parked or unattended semitrailers or trailers on streets of a city with a population of one million or more
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would amend paragraph 2 of subdivision (b) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, as amended by Chapter 193 of the Laws of 1974, to levy a fine for parked or unattended semitrailers or trailers on city streets.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill establishes a fine of $1,00o in cities with populations over 1 million for the illegal parking of a semitrailer or trailer on community streets or boulevards.
Justification
Currently, the owners or operators of illegally parked tractor-trailers or semitrailers are not fined. The owners can retrieve their vehicles by simply paying a $160 towing fee. For many tractor-trailer owners or operators, this $16o is a small price to pay compared to what it can cost to legally park a tractor-trailer in a city. The unfortunate result is that residents of many city neighborhoods who must endure crowded, exhaust filled streets are penalized while tractor trailer owners or operators - undeterred by a relatively small towing fee - flagrantly violate the law. A $1,000 fine for tractor-trailers that are illegally parked overnight would help to encourage the legal parking of these vehicles and help maintain the quality of life in our city neighborhoods.
Fiscal implications
The fines charged for illegal parking would offset any cost of enforcement of this law.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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