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NY A08300
Bill
Status
8/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
James Brennan
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AI Summary
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Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 385 to exclude the weight of idle reduction devices (up to 400 pounds) from vehicle weight calculations for commercial vehicles subject to weight restrictions
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Requires vehicle operators to maintain written certification of the device's actual weight and provide acceptable proof of full functionality upon request to law enforcement or authorized officers
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Defines acceptable proof of functionality as manufacturer certification, physical demonstration, or other documentation approved by the Commissioner of Transportation
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Defines "idle reduction device" as an auxiliary power unit or other technology that reduces long-duration idling and allows the main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine to shut down
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Takes effect ninety days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Excludes idling reduction devices from the calculation of the weight of certain vehicles, provided that such devices do not increase the vehicle weight by more than 400 pounds and such devices are fully functional.
Last Action
signed chap.434
8/30/2010