Bill > A04971

This bill establishes comprehensive safety requirements for commercial bicycle operators using electric-assist bicycles and the businesses that employ them. Specifically, commercial bicycle operators must comply with all bicycle operation laws, use front and rear lights at night, wear retroreflective clothing with a business-specific identification number, wear appropriate headgear, and carry a business identification card with their photo and a unique three-digit ID. Businesses must assign each operator a unique identification number, provide suitable headgear that meets federal safety standards, maintain a detailed roster of employees, and equip each bicycle with safety features like bells, lights, reflectors, and brakes. Businesses are also required to provide safety training covering topics such as traffic laws, hazard identification, pedestrian and vehicle safety, bicycle maintenance, and injury prevention. Violations will result in fines, starting at $250 for the first offense and increasing with subsequent violations, with penalties potentially reaching $500 per offense after the third violation. The bill aims to improve safety and accountability for commercial bicycle operators in New York State.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4971