NY S04640

Expands the definition of "bicycle" to include motor-assisted devices not capable of being registered by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, and introduces the term "bicycle operator" to mean a person riding a bicycle on behalf of a commercial delivery business as an employee or independent contractor.

Requires commercial bicycle businesses to affix identification signs (minimum 3"x5") to bicycles with business name and unique identification number readable from 10 feet away, and issue bicycle operators identification cards containing operator name, three-digit ID number, photo, and business contact information.

Mandates that bicycle operators complete a bicycle safety course provided by the Department of Transportation before operating a commercial bicycle, and requires businesses to maintain rosters of all bicycle operators and their course completion status.

Requires businesses to provide protective headgear meeting federal safety standards and retro-reflective apparel with business name and operator ID number for each bicycle operator.

Establishes penalties including criminal fines of $100-$250 for business violations and $25-$50 traffic infractions for operators failing to carry identification or wear required safety equipment, with an affirmative defense if a business contracted delivery services to another company rather than employing operators directly.