What's happening
This bill requires stretch limousines in New York to undergo safety inspections every six months instead of annually.
Why it matters
Increases oversight of stretch limousine safety. by mandating more frequent inspections, which could help identify mechanical or safety issues sooner and potentially prevent accidents.
Responds to public concerns. following high-profile limousine crashes in New York, showing a legislative effort to improve passenger safety and restore public trust in commercial limousine services.
May increase operational costs for limousine owners/operators. due to more frequent inspections, which could impact pricing or business viability but aims to prioritize safety over cost.
Sets a precedent for targeted regulation. of specific vehicle types considered higher-risk, which could lead to similar measures for other commercial or specialty vehicles in the future.
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Who cares
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Inspect Stretch Limos Twice Yearly
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 7
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History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to rules
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6381
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
June 7, 2019
Introduced by Sen. KAPLAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring stretch limousines to be inspected once every six months for safety
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision (a) of section 301 of the vehicle and traffic law, as amended by chapter 429 of the laws of 1998, is amended to read as follows:
(a) The commissioner shall require that every motor vehicle registered in this state be inspected once each year, except that any vehicle commonly referred to as a "stretch limousine" shall be inspected once every six months, for safety, and at least biennially for emissions as provided for pursuant to paragraph two of subdivision (d) of this section, and in accordance with the provisions of this article, and that every motor vehicle sold or transferred for use on the public highways of this state by a dealer registered under section four hundred fifteen of this chapter to any person other than another such registered dealer or transferred for no remuneration by such a registered dealer to any person other than to a welfare to work program authorized by the New York state department of labor, a private industry council, a county or a social services district for the sole use of public assistance recipients or applicants participating in the welfare to work program to which such vehicle is transferred must be inspected and bear a valid certificate or certificates of inspection prior to delivery to the purchaser or transferee. Provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to exempt any motor vehicle so transferred to a welfare to work program pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision from being inspected in accordance with the provisions of this section or from complying with all other applicable provisions of this chapter, includ-
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13212-01-9
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ing registration and financial security, prior to operation on any public highway.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such date.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring stretch limousines to be inspected once every six months for safety
Purpose
This legislation would require stretch limousines to be inspected once every six months.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends Subdivision (a) of section 301 of the vehicle and traf- fic law to require stretch limousines to be inspected once every six months. Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
With recent tragic events in Schoharie and Cutchogue it is appropriate to take a honest and deep look at policy changes aimed at increasing stretch limousine safety. Limousines with their larger physical size and weight as well as their larger seating capacity provide a more dangerous and lethal vehicle if not properly maintained. This common sense legis- lation is built in concept on the fact that buses must be inspected every six months for much the same reasons. Requiring stretch limousines to be inspected every six months instead of yearly will ensure that necessary safety features of the stretch limousine including, breaks, tires, and horn are inspected more frequently by licensed individuals.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
The act shall take effect 120 days after having become a law.
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