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NY S02757

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law to require motorcycle safety and awareness instruction as part of the mandatory four to five hour pre-licensing classroom driver training course

  • Requires driver's license examination to include at least two written questions concerning motorcycle safety and awareness and potential dangers to motorcyclists from unsafe driver behavior

  • Questions must address dangers to motorcyclists resulting from unsafe motor vehicle operation when sharing roadways with motorcycles

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires five hour pre-licensing course to include a motorcycle awareness and safety component, and the driver's license examination to include two questions concerning motorcycle awareness and safety.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2016
Transportation1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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