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NY S01301
Bill
Status
1/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Duane
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AI Summary
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Prohibits commercial vehicles from stopping or standing in areas where stopping is prohibited by New York City law, rule, or regulation, except when necessary to avoid traffic conflicts or following police/traffic control directions
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Allows temporary stops for commercial vehicles only while actively loading or unloading merchandise or passengers in areas where standing is prohibited
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Exempts vehicles owned or operated by gas/oil heat suppliers, maintenance companies, public utilities, and state and local municipal vehicles from these restrictions
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Requires violators to pay fines under the point system in NYCRR Part 131, with vehicles subject to impoundment by the Department of Transportation
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Provides an affirmative defense if the vehicle operator was actively engaged in business within three city blocks of where the summons was issued
Legislative Description
Limits commercial vehicles from stopping or standing in New York city unless engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers; provides an exception for state, local municipal and public utility companies; provides further for punishment in accordance with the point system pursuant to part 131 of subchapter J of chapter 1 of title 15 of the NYCRR which adds two points to the license of the violator of this section.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/4/2012