Senate Bill S4580

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-S4580 - Details

Law Section:
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:
Add Art 48-D §§2500 - 2507, amd §501, V & T L; amd §5102, Ins L
Versions Introduced in 2021-2022 Legislative Session:
S6335

2019-S4580 - Summary

Relates to operation of a three-wheeled vehicle.

2019-S4580 - Sponsor Memo

2019-S4580 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   4580
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              March 15, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. KENNEDY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed 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
              

2019-S4580A - Details

Law Section:
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:
Add Art 48-D §§2500 - 2507, amd §501, V & T L; amd §5102, Ins L
Versions Introduced in 2021-2022 Legislative Session:
S6335

2019-S4580A - Summary

Relates to operation of a three-wheeled vehicle.

2019-S4580A - Sponsor Memo

2019-S4580A - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  4580--A
     Cal. No. 1076
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              March 15, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. KENNEDY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- reported
   favorably from said committee, ordered to  first  and  second  report,
   ordered  to  a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining
   its place in the order of third reading

 AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the  insurance  law,  in
   relation to the operation 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
              

2019-S4580B - Details

Law Section:
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:
Add Art 48-D §§2500 - 2507, amd §501, V & T L; amd §5102, Ins L
Versions Introduced in 2021-2022 Legislative Session:
S6335

2019-S4580B - Summary

Relates to operation of a three-wheeled vehicle.

2019-S4580B - Sponsor Memo

2019-S4580B - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  4580--B
     Cal. No. 1076
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              March 15, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. KENNEDY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- reported
   favorably from said committee, ordered to  first  and  second  report,
   ordered  to  a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining
   its place in the order of third reading -- again amended  and  ordered
   reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading
 
 AN  ACT  to  amend the vehicle and traffic law and the insurance law, in
   relation to the operation 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
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
              

co-Sponsors

2019-S4580C (ACTIVE) - Details

Law Section:
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:
Add Art 48-D §§2500 - 2507, amd §501, V & T L; amd §5102, Ins L
Versions Introduced in 2021-2022 Legislative Session:
S6335

2019-S4580C (ACTIVE) - Summary

Relates to operation of a three-wheeled vehicle.

2019-S4580C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2019-S4580C (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  4580--C
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              March 15, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. KENNEDY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- reported
   favorably from said committee, ordered to  first  and  second  report,
   ordered  to  a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining
   its place in the order of third reading -- again amended  and  ordered
   reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading -- recom-
   mitted  to  the  Committee on Transportation in accordance with Senate
   Rule  6,  sec.  8  --  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.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
              

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