Bill
Bill > A03104
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Introduced
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the operation of bicycles at stop signs and traffic-control signals
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to allow bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and traffic signals as optional stops, under certain conditions. The key provisions are that bicyclists must slow down or stop if required for safety, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and can proceed cautiously after stopping at a red light, unless a sign prohibits turning. The bill aims to improve bicycle safety and traffic flow by granting bicyclists more flexibility while still requiring them to yield the right-of-way.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Patricia Fahy (D)*,
Chris Burdick (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A3104 | 01/23/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03104&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03104A | 05/21/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03104&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03104 | 01/23/2021 |
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