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NY A10968
Bill
Status
7/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Requires all parking garage owners with 20 or more vehicle spaces to install pedestrian warning devices at each exit that crosses a sidewalk.
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Pedestrian warning devices must include a flashing yellow light visible to pedestrians and an audible warning signal not exceeding 70 decibels, activated for no more than 10 seconds as vehicles approach the exit.
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Mandates installation of stop signs and two posted notices at each garage exit: one stating "STATE LAW REQUIRES VEHICLES TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO PEDESTRIANS ON SIDEWALKS" and another reading "CAUTION: EXITING VEHICLES" for pedestrians.
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Establishes violations as punishable by fines up to $250 per violation.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relates to requiring commercial parking garages to install and operate pedestrian warning devices where vehicles exiting such garage cross a pedestrian sidewalk; requires both visual and audible warning signals.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
7/1/2010