Bill > A07439

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to modify the definition of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) by increasing its maximum width and weight specifications. Specifically, the bill changes the width limit from seventy inches to eighty inches and increases the dry weight limit from one thousand pounds to two thousand pounds. An ATV is defined as a self-propelled vehicle primarily designed for off-highway trails or competitions, with only incidental use on public highways. The bill specifically excludes snowmobiles and other vehicles exclusively designed for travel on snow or ice from this definition. The new specifications will allow for slightly larger and heavier ATVs to be classified under this legal definition. The amendment provides more flexibility for ATV manufacturers and potentially allows for more robust vehicle designs. The changes will take effect thirty days after the bill becomes law, giving time for relevant parties to understand and implement the new specifications.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7439