Bill > A04637

This bill establishes 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. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. The city of New York is authorized to establish a bicycle lane safety program that imposes monetary liability on the owner of a motor vehicle for failure of the operator to comply with bicycle lane restrictions, as evidenced by information obtained from bicycle lane photo devices. 2. The bill sets forth specific privacy protection measures for the use and dissemination of information and images captured by the bicycle lane photo devices. 3. The bill outlines the process for issuing notices of liability, the adjudication of liability, and the penalties for violations, which cannot exceed $50 per violation. 4. The bill provides certain defenses for owners, such as if the vehicle was reported stolen or if the owner is a lessor who has properly identified the lessee. 5. The city of New York is required to submit a report on the results of the bicycle lane safety program every two years, including information on the program's implementation, enforcement, and impact on cyclist safety. 6. The revenue from the fines and penalties collected under the program must be remitted to the New York City Department of Transportation to be deposited in the general transportation account.