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NY S06953
Bill
Status
6/19/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Klein
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AI Summary
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Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law to increase civil penalties for motor carriers that knowingly or negligently fail to notify the commissioner when a bus driver has certain disqualifying violations or convictions.
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Establishes a first violation penalty of $1,000 to $5,000 for motor carriers failing to report bus drivers with prior chemical test refusals or convictions for DWI, reckless driving, or vehicular felonies; second or subsequent violations within 18 months carry penalties of $1,000 to $10,000.
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Increases penalties to $1,500 to $7,500 for first violations where the unreported bus driver causes personal injury or death; second or subsequent violations within 18 months carry penalties of $1,500 to $15,000.
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Allows the commissioner to revoke or suspend a motor carrier's vehicle registrations if penalties are not paid within 20 days of notice.
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Effective 30 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to impose higher civil penalties upon motor carriers who knowingly and negligently fail to report to the commissioner of motor vehicles certain disqualifying violations by bus drivers employed by such carrier.
Last Action
referred to transportation
6/19/2018