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NY A10446
NY A10446Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.
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Introduced
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
In Committee
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
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 establishment in the city of New York of a bicycle lane safety program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill establishes a bicycle lane safety program in New York City to enforce restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes through the use of bicycle lane photo devices. The key provisions of the bill include:
- Authorizing the New York City Department of Transportation to install and operate up to 50 bicycle lane photo devices on, within, or near protected bicycle lanes to capture violations.
- Establishing privacy measures to protect the identities of drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists captured by the devices.
- Imposing monetary liability on vehicle owners for violations of bicycle lane restrictions, with fines not exceeding $50 per violation.
- Requiring the city to submit biennial reports on the program's results, including the number of violations, fines collected, and impact on cyclist safety.
- Directing revenue from the fines to the New York City Department of Transportation's general transportation account.
- Establishing a 5-year sunset provision for the program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to transportation (on 05/23/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A10446 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A10446&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A10446 |
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