New York Freedom Riders New York Legislation and news

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New York Freedom Riders New York Legislation and news -6/04/10

NEW YORK LEGISLATION UPDATES:

Helmet, motorcycle: no updates

Rights

On Senate Codes agenda June 8, 2010
S6005A [A6468C]
Requires semiautomatic pistols manufactured or delivered to any
licensed dealer in this state to be capable of microstamping ammunition

On Senate Transportation agenda June 8, 2010
S6789 [A10014]
Requires the suspension of a driver's license for an accident caused by
the failure to yield the right of way and such failure results in the
death of a person
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Gang

A11087 [no same as] - UPDATE
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing a gang
assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program
Status: 06/03/2010 reported referred to ways and means
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NEW YORK NEWS

www.cbs6albany.com/news/police-1274364-troy-music.html

Beware blasting music from cars in Troy: police begin crackdown
May 28, 2010 2:35 PM

TROY -- Troy Police are warning residents that they will be issuing
tickets beginning this weekend to those who play loud music from their
vehicles and violate noise ordinances.

Police will be utilizing sound meter technology, issuing tickets and
towing vehicles in violations of the ordinance; police will also be
cracking down on noise-enhanced mufflers on motorcycles.

""As the better weather is upon us the problem of loud music emanating
from vehicles can affect the quality of life in our neighborhoods," said
Troy Police spokesperson Sgt. Terry Buchanan."We take this issue
seriously, as we know our residents do, and are committed to help
maintaining peace and quiet."
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DMV
www.nydmv.state.ny.us/press/pr060310.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, June 3, 2010

JUNE IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
Motorists and Riders Urged To Be Safe and Share the Road

In 2008, there were nearly 5,400 motorcycle crashes in New York State.
Motorcycle fatalities increased by almost nine percent from 2007 to
2008, although preliminary data does show a decrease in motorcycle
fatalities between 2008 and 2009. The second most common factor in these
crashes was failure to yield the right of way. Between 2008 and 2009
there was an increase of motorcycle registrations of almost ten percent.

With those statistics in mind, Commissioner David J. Swarts of the
Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety
Committee, members of law enforcement and motorcycle safety trainers
today held an event in Colonie, New York to remind motorists to watch
for motorcycles on the roadways and encourage motorcycle riders to be
properly trained.

"With the warmer weather upon us, we see an increased number of
motorcycles on our roadways," said DMV Commissioner Swarts. "Riding a
motorcycle is more than a hobby and bikes are not toys. They are as much
a part of our transportation system as are cars and trucks. We also
remind motorists to watch out for motorcycles and encourage
motorcyclists to get proper training so they can be prepared for every
ride."

"We provide protection for all of the motoring public, however, there
are times when we need to concentrate our efforts at specific times and
places to maximize safety," said New York State Police Acting
Superintendent John P. Melville. "With the warmer weather, the traffic
mix will certainly include more motorcyclists. By their very nature
these highway users are not afforded the protection of a typical car or
truck, therefore we are asking the public to "look twice for
motorcycles". And just as we ask the public to ensure their seatbelts
are fastened, with our "Click It or Ticket" campaign we also want to
emphasize to the motorcycling community that we take the same zero
tolerance approach with non-compliant DOT helmets. We know that the
primary cause of a motorcycle fatality is a head injury, therefore we
will seek to ensure every rider, every time, has a proper DOT compliant
helmet."

In 2008, more than 14,500 students were trained in the Basic Rider
Course statewide. The course is a 15-hour training program including
classroom and on-motorcycle instruction. It is designed for beginner and
re-entry riders and allows them to learn or review basic riding skills.

Since the DMV began offering the road test waiver benefit in 1996, more
than 100,000 motorcyclists have taken the Basic Rider Course in New York
State. Approx