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NY S01357
Bill
Status
1/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Martin Dilan
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AI Summary
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Defines an electric assisted bicycle as a two or three-wheeled device with pedals and an electric motor not exceeding 750 watts that cannot propel the device faster than 20 miles per hour on level ground.
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Requires electric assisted bicycles to meet Consumer Product Safety Commission or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration equipment and manufacturing standards, and ensures the electric motor disengages when brakes are applied.
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Prohibits persons under 16 years of age from operating electric assisted bicycles and prohibits operators from allowing anyone under 16 to operate the bicycle they are riding.
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Requires operators under 18 years of age to wear a properly fastened helmet meeting standards established by the Commissioner, with civil fines up to $50 for violations; courts may waive helmet violation fines if proof of helmet purchase or economic hardship is shown.
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Police may only issue summonses for age-related violations to the parent or guardian of a child under 16 if the violation occurs in the parent's or guardian's presence.
Legislative Description
Defines the term "electric assisted bicycle" for purposes of the applicability of the vehicle and traffic law; provides that no person sixteen years of age or younger shall operate an electric assisted bicycle; requires persons eighteen years of age or younger to wear a helmet when operating an electric assisted bicycle.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012