How A10225 changes current law

Compared against the New York Consolidated Laws as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 837 of the executive law.

• Section 837 of the executive law

  25. In cooperation with the department of motor vehicles and the department of transportation, create and disseminate to police depart- ments a video on bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters. Such video shall include, but not be limited to, the following informa- tion: (a) legal classification and definitions of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters, including a visual breakdown of classes of bicycles with electric assist and scooters, and common misidentification issues, such as throttle versus pedal-assist; (b) where such devices may legally operate, including addressing oper- ation on streets, bicycle lanes, and sidewalks, in parks and on shared- use paths, and local opt-out rules; (c) speed limits and enforcement guidance, including when speed meas- urement is required versus when observational enforcement is permissible and the legal importance of speed versus the practical importance; (d) helmet and age requirements, including when stops or the issuing of a summons is appropriate and when warnings or education is preferred; and (e) a review of legal operation of such devices, including riding in bicycle lanes, using pedal-assist, and lawful devices operating without registration or insurance. italics

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