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Mar 11, 2020 | referred to transportation delivered to assembly passed senate |
Mar 02, 2020 | amended on third reading 5228c |
Feb 27, 2020 | advanced to third reading |
Feb 26, 2020 | 2nd report cal. amended 5228b |
Feb 25, 2020 | 1st report cal.498 |
Jan 08, 2020 | referred to transportation returned to senate died in assembly |
May 15, 2019 | referred to transportation delivered to assembly passed senate |
May 14, 2019 | ordered to third reading cal.682 |
May 13, 2019 | reported and committed to rules |
May 07, 2019 | print number 5228a |
May 07, 2019 | amend and recommit to transportation |
Apr 17, 2019 | referred to transportation |
senate Bill S5228A
Sponsored By
Andrew Gounardes
(D) 26th Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - Passed Senate
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S5228 - Details
S5228 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S5228 SPONSOR: GOUNARDES TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill will require new drivers to learn about pedestrian and bicy- clist safety awareness as a component of the pre-licensing exam and as a prerequisite for obtaining a license to operate a motor vehicle. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one of the bill amends Section 502 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law by adding pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness to the eligible laws that applicants for a driver's license can be tested on following the submission of an application for the license. The Section also adds a new paragraph, c-4,which makes pedestrian and bicyclist safety aware- ness a mandatory component of the pre-licensing course for applicants
S5228 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 5228 2019-2020 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E April 17, 2019 ___________ Introduced by Sen. GOUNARDES -- 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, in relation to requiring instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) of subdivision 4 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, paragraph (a) as amended by chapter 585 of the laws of 2002, subparagraph (i) of paragraph (a) and paragraphs (b) and (d) as amended by chapter 355 of the laws of 2017, are amended and a new paragraph (c-4) is added to read as follows: (a) (i) Upon submission of an application for a driver's license, the applicant shall be required to take and pass a test, or submit evidence of passage of a test, with respect to the laws relating to traffic, the laws relating to driving while ability is impaired and while intoxicat- ed, under the overpowering influence of "Road Rage", "Work Zone Safety" awareness [and], "Motorcycle Safety" awareness AND "PEDESTRIAN AND BICY- CLIST SAFETY" AWARENESS as defined by the commissioner, the law relating to exercising due care to avoid colliding with a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle pursuant to section eleven hundred forty-four-a of this chapter, the ability to read and comprehend traffic signs and symbols and such other matters as the commissioner may prescribe, and to satisfactorily complete a course prescribed by the commissioner of not less than four hours and not more than five hours, consisting of classroom driver training and highway safety instruction or the equivalent thereof. Such test shall include at least seven written questions concerning the effects of consumption of alcohol or drugs on the ability of a person to operate a motor vehicle and the legal and financial consequences resulting from violations of section eleven hundred ninety-two of this chapter, prohibiting the oper- EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
Co-Sponsors
Rachel May
(D, WF) 48th Senate District
Jessica Ramos
(D, WF) 13th Senate District
S5228A - Details
S5228A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S5228A SPONSOR: GOUNARDES TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill will require new drivers to learn about pedestrian and bicy- clist safety awareness as a component of the pre-licensing exam and as a prerequisite for obtaining a license to operate a motor vehicle. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one of the bill amends Section 502 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law by adding pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness to the eligible laws that applicants for a driver's license can be tested on following the submission of an application for the license. The Section also adds a new paragraph, c-4, which makes pedestrian and bicyclist safety aware- ness a mandatory component of the pre-licensing course for applicants
S5228A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 5228--A 2019-2020 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E April 17, 2019 ___________ Introduced by Sen. GOUNARDES -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- commit- tee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recom- mitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) of subdivision 4 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, paragraph (a) as amended by chapter 585 of the laws of 2002, subparagraph (i) of paragraph (a) and paragraphs (b) and (d) as amended by chapter 355 of the laws of 2017, are amended and a new paragraph (c-4) is added to read as follows: (a) (i) Upon submission of an application for a driver's license, the applicant shall be required to take and pass a test, or submit evidence of passage of a test, with respect to the laws relating to traffic, the laws relating to driving while ability is impaired and while intoxicat- ed, under the overpowering influence of "Road Rage", "Work Zone Safety" awareness [and], "Motorcycle Safety" awareness AND "PEDESTRIAN AND BICY- CLIST SAFETY" AWARENESS as defined by the commissioner, the law relating to exercising due care to avoid colliding with a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle pursuant to section eleven hundred forty-four-a of this chapter, the ability to read and comprehend traffic signs and symbols and such other matters as the commissioner may prescribe, and to satisfactorily complete a course prescribed by the commissioner of not less than four hours and not more than five hours, consisting of classroom driver training and highway safety instruction or the equivalent thereof. Such test shall include at least seven written questions concerning the effects of consumption of alcohol or drugs on the ability of a person to operate a motor vehicle EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
Co-Sponsors
Rachel May
(D, WF) 48th Senate District
Zellnor Myrie
(D) 20th Senate District
Jessica Ramos
(D, WF) 13th Senate District
S5228B - Details
S5228B - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S5228b SPONSOR: GOUNARDES TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill will require new drivers to learn about pedestrian and bicy- clist safety awareness as a component of the pre-licensing exam and as a prerequisite for obtaining a license to operate a motor vehicle. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one of the bill amends Section 502 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law by adding laws related to pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness to the eligible topics that applicants for a driver's license can be tested on during their written examination for a driver's license. The
S5228B - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 5228--B Cal. No. 498 2019-2020 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E April 17, 2019 ___________ Introduced by Sens. GOUNARDES, MAY, RAMOS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Trans- portation -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- recommitted to the Committee on Transportation in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first report, amended on first report, ordered to a second report and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of second report AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) of subdivision 4 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, paragraph (a) as amended by chapter 585 of the laws of 2002, subparagraph (i) of paragraph (a) and paragraphs (b) and (d) as amended by chapter 513 of the laws of 2019, are amended and a new paragraph (c-5) is added to read as follows: (a) (i) Upon submission of an application for a driver's license, the applicant shall be required to take and pass a test, or submit evidence of passage of a test, with respect to the laws relating to traffic, the laws relating to driving while ability is impaired and while intoxicat- ed, under the overpowering influence of "Road Rage", "Work Zone Safety" awareness [and], "Motorcycle Safety" awareness AND "PEDESTRIAN AND BICY- CLIST SAFETY" AWARENESS as defined by the commissioner, "School Bus Safety" awareness, the law relating to exercising due care to avoid colliding with a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehi- cle or hazard vehicle pursuant to section eleven hundred forty-four-a of this chapter, the ability to read and comprehend traffic signs and symbols and such other matters as the commissioner may prescribe, and to satisfactorily complete a course prescribed by the commissioner of not EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
Co-Sponsors
Alessandra Biaggi
(D, WF) 0 Senate District
Rachel May
(D, WF) 48th Senate District
Velmanette Montgomery
(D) 0 Senate District
Zellnor Myrie
(D) 20th Senate District
S5228C (ACTIVE) - Details
S5228C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S5228C SPONSOR: GOUNARDES TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill will require new drivers to learn about pedestrian and bicy- clist safety awareness as a component of the pre-licensing exam and as a prerequisite for obtaining a license to operate a motor vehicle. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one of the bill amends Section 502 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law by adding laws related to pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness to the eligible topics that applicants for a driver's license can be tested on during their written examination for a driver's license. The
S5228C (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 5228--C Cal. No. 498 2019-2020 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E April 17, 2019 ___________ Introduced by Sens. GOUNARDES, MAY, MYRIE, RAMOS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- recommitted to the Committee on Transportation in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first report, amended on first report, ordered to a second report and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of second report -- recommitted to the Committee on Transportation in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to 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, in relation to requiring instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) of subdivision 4 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, paragraph (a) as amended by chapter 585 of the laws of 2002, subparagraph (i) of paragraph (a) and paragraphs (b) and (d) as amended by chapter 513 of the laws of 2019, are amended and a new paragraph (c-5) is added to read as follows: (a) (i) Upon submission of an application for a driver's license, the applicant shall be required to take and pass a test, or submit evidence of passage of a test, with respect to the laws relating to traffic, the laws relating to driving while ability is impaired and while intoxicat- ed, under the overpowering influence of "Road Rage", "Work Zone Safety" awareness [and], "Motorcycle Safety" awareness AND "PEDESTRIAN AND BICY- CLIST SAFETY" AWARENESS as defined by the commissioner, "School Bus Safety" awareness, the law relating to exercising due care to avoid colliding with a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehi- EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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