NY A04971

Requires commercial e-bike operators to use white headlights and red taillights at night, wear retroreflective apparel displaying the business name and a three-digit ID number, wear suitable headgear, and carry a business identification card with photo

Mandates businesses assign each commercial e-bike operator a unique three-digit ID number and maintain a roster with employee names, addresses, employment dates, and ID numbers

Requires businesses to provide CPSC-compliant headgear to operators and replace damaged or incomplete helmets at the business's expense

Businesses must equip each commercial e-bike with a bell, white headlight, red taillight, reflectors, brakes, and a metal or plastic sign (at least 3x5 inches) displaying the business name and unique bicycle ID number

Establishes fines of $250 for a business's first violation, increasing by $50 for each subsequent offense up to a cap of $500 per violation after the third offense

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law