Assembly Bill A5390B

Vetoed By Governor
2019-2020 Legislative Session

Relates to operation of a three-wheeled vehicle

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  • Introduced
    • In Committee Assembly
    • In Committee Senate
    • On Floor Calendar Assembly
    • On Floor Calendar Senate
    • Passed Assembly
    • Passed Senate
  • Vetoed By Governor
  • Signed By Governor

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2019-A5390 - Details

See Senate Version of this Bill:
S4580
Law Section:
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:
Amd §§501 & 502, V & T L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
2017-2018: A8482
2021-2022: A7192, S6335

2019-A5390 - Summary

Relates to operation of a three-wheeled vehicle.

2019-A5390 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   5390
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                           I N  A S S E M B L Y
 
                             February 11, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  M. of A. LUPARDO, JONES -- read once and referred to the
   Committee on Transportation
 
 AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the  insurance  law,  in
   relation  to the registration and operation of autocycles; and provid-
   ing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  The  vehicle  and  traffic law is amended by adding a new
 article 48-D to read as follows:
                                ARTICLE 48-D
                        REGISTRATION OF AUTOCYCLES
 SECTION 2500. DEFINITIONS.
         2501. REGISTRATION.
         2502. REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION.
         2503. DISPLAY OF REGISTRATION NUMBER PLATE OR PLATES.
         2504. EQUIPMENT, INSPECTION AND INSURANCE.
         2505. DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS.
         2506. EXEMPTIONS.
         2507. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
   § 2500. DEFINITIONS. AS USED IN THIS ARTICLE: 1. "AUTOCYCLE"  MEANS  A
 THREE-WHEELED  MOTOR VEHICLE THAT HAS A STEERING WHEEL AND SEATING WHICH
 DOES NOT REQUIRE THE OPERATOR TO STRADDLE OR SIT ASTRIDE AND IS MANUFAC-
 TURED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTORCYCLES.
   2. "DEALER" MEANS ANY PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING  AUTO-
 CYCLES AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.
   § 2501. REGISTRATION. 1. NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION FOUR HUNDRED TEN-A OF
 THIS CHAPTER AND EXCEPT AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED, NO PERSON SHALL OPERATE
 ANY  AUTOCYCLE  ON  A  PUBLIC HIGHWAY OR STREET WITHIN THIS STATE UNLESS
 SUCH AUTOCYCLE HAS BEEN REGISTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE FIFTEEN OF
 THIS CHAPTER, THE REGISTRATION FOR SUCH AUTOCYCLE IS IN FULL  FORCE  AND

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05151-02-9
              

co-Sponsors

2019-A5390A - Details

See Senate Version of this Bill:
S4580
Law Section:
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:
Amd §§501 & 502, V & T L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
2017-2018: A8482
2021-2022: A7192, S6335

2019-A5390A - Summary

Relates to operation of a three-wheeled vehicle.

2019-A5390A - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  5390--A
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                           I N  A S S E M B L Y
 
                             February 11, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  M. of A. LUPARDO, JONES -- read once and referred to the
   Committee on Transportation --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended,
   ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
 
 AN  ACT  to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the opera-
   tion of a three-wheeled vehicle

   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Subparagraphs (iv) and (vii) of paragraph (a) of subdivi-
 sion 2 of section 501 of the vehicle and traffic law, subparagraph  (iv)
 as  amended  by  chapter  339 of the laws of 2005, subparagraph (vii) as
 added by chapter 173 of the  laws  of  1990,  are  amended  to  read  as
 follows:
   (iv)  Class D. Such license shall be valid to operate any passenger or
 limited use automobile or any truck with a GVWR of not more  than  twen-
 ty-six  thousand pounds or any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR
 of not more than ten thousand pounds, or any such vehicle towing another
 vehicle with a GVWR of more  than  ten  thousand  pounds  provided  such
 combination  of vehicles has a GCWR of not more than twenty-six thousand
 pounds, or any personal use vehicle with a GVWR of not more  than  twen-
 ty-six  thousand pounds or any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR
 of not more than ten thousand pounds, except it shall not  be  valid  to
 operate  a  tractor,  a motorcycle other than a class B or C limited use
 motorcycle, a vehicle used to transport passengers for hire or for which
 a hazardous materials endorsement is required, or a vehicle defined as a
 bus in subdivision one of section five hundred  nine-a  of  this  title.
 SUCH  LICENSE ALSO SHALL BE VALID TO OPERATE A THREE-WHEELED MOTOR VEHI-
 CLE THAT HAS A STEERING WHEEL AND SEATING WHICH  DOES  NOT  REQUIRE  THE
 OPERATOR  TO  STRADDLE OR SIT ASTRIDE, IS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS FOR
 ALL OCCUPANTS AND IS MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL  MOTOR  VEHICLE
 SAFETY  STANDARDS  FOR  MOTORCYCLES  INCLUDING,  BUT  NOT LIMITED TO, 49
 C.F.R. PART 571.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
              

co-Sponsors

2019-A5390B (ACTIVE) - Details

See Senate Version of this Bill:
S4580
Law Section:
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:
Amd §§501 & 502, V & T L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
2017-2018: A8482
2021-2022: A7192, S6335

2019-A5390B (ACTIVE) - Summary

Relates to operation of a three-wheeled vehicle.

2019-A5390B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  5390--B
                                                         Cal. No. 204
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                           I N  A S S E M B L Y
 
                             February 11, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  M. of A. LUPARDO, JONES -- read once and referred to the
   Committee on Transportation --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended,
   ordered  reprinted  as  amended  and  recommitted to said committee --
   ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered  reprinted,  retaining
   its place on the order of third reading
 
 AN  ACT  to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the opera-
   tion of a three-wheeled vehicle
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Subparagraphs (iv) and (vii) of paragraph (a) of subdivi-
 sion 2 of section 501 of the vehicle and traffic law, subparagraph  (iv)
 as  amended  by  chapter  339 of the laws of 2005, subparagraph (vii) as
 added by chapter 173 of the  laws  of  1990,  are  amended  to  read  as
 follows:
   (iv)  Class D. Such license shall be valid to operate any passenger or
 limited use automobile or any truck with a GVWR of not more  than  twen-
 ty-six  thousand pounds or any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR
 of not more than ten thousand pounds, or any such vehicle towing another
 vehicle with a GVWR of more  than  ten  thousand  pounds  provided  such
 combination  of vehicles has a GCWR of not more than twenty-six thousand
 pounds, or any personal use vehicle with a GVWR of not more  than  twen-
 ty-six  thousand pounds or any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR
 of not more than ten thousand pounds, except it shall not  be  valid  to
 operate  a  tractor,  a motorcycle other than a class B or C limited use
 motorcycle, a vehicle used to transport passengers for hire or for which
 a hazardous materials endorsement is required, or a vehicle defined as a
 bus in subdivision one of section five hundred  nine-a  of  this  title.
 SUCH  LICENSE ALSO SHALL BE VALID TO OPERATE A THREE-WHEELED MOTOR VEHI-
 CLE THAT HAS A STEERING WHEEL AND SEATING WHICH  DOES  NOT  REQUIRE  THE
 OPERATOR  TO  STRADDLE OR SIT ASTRIDE, IS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS FOR
 ALL OCCUPANTS AND IS MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL  MOTOR  VEHICLE
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
              

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