Bill > S07298

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to modify the definition of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) by increasing the maximum width and weight specifications. Specifically, the bill changes the width limit from 70 inches to 80 inches and adjusts the dry weight limit from 1,000 pounds to 2,000 pounds. The definition continues to describe an ATV as a self-propelled vehicle primarily designed for off-highway trails or competitions, with only incidental use on public highways. The bill maintains the existing exclusion of snowmobiles from this definition, which are specifically defined as vehicles designed exclusively for travel on snow or ice, supported by skis, belts, or cleats with an endless belt tread. The amendment will take effect 30 days after becoming law, potentially allowing larger and heavier ATVs to be classified under this legal definition.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7298