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NY S09009
Bill
Status
9/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
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AI Summary
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Replaces subjective noise standards ("excessive or unusual noise") with specific decibel thresholds: 95 decibels for motorcycles and 60 decibels for other motor vehicles in muffler and exhaust system regulations.
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Increases the maximum fine for equipment violations (excluding certain brake violations) from $150 to $1,000.
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Requires all police departments and sheriff's offices in New York State to equip police vehicles with decibel readers.
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Maintains existing prohibitions on muffler modifications that amplify or increase noise and on cut-out, bypass, or similar devices.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Increases the maximum fine for certain equipment violations; amends the threshold for violations relating to mufflers and exhaust systems; requires police vehicles to be equipped with decibel readers.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
9/25/2020