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NY S05907
Bill
Status
6/26/2013
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Passengers under age 4 must be restrained in a federally-approved child restraint system affixed with a safety belt, or in a lap belt if weight exceeds 40 pounds and all combination belts are in use
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Passengers ages 4-7 must be restrained in an approved child restraint system with combination lap and shoulder harness belts, or a lap safety belt if combination belts are fully used
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Passengers age 8 and older must be restrained by either a combination lap and shoulder harness belt or a lap safety belt
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Passengers violating seatbelt requirements face civil fines up to $50, with violations by minors charged to parents or guardians present; operators face no penalties for passenger non-compliance
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Every taxicab and for-hire vehicle must display a conspicuous notice in 72-point boldface type informing passengers of seatbelt requirements and penalties, with violations of the notice requirement subject to civil penalties up to $100 per day
Legislative Description
Requires the use of seatbelts by passengers in taxicabs and for-hire vehicles in the city of New York; also requires operators to display a notice informing passengers of such requirement.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 5907A
1/27/2014