Adds cargo bicycles with electric assist to the types of bicycles regulated under the vehicle and traffic law; requires proof of financial security.

New York Assembly Bill A00271 amends the vehicle and traffic law to include cargo bicycles with electric assist among the types of bicycles with electric assist regulated. It mandates that no person shall operate a cargo bicycle with electric assist unless accompanied by proof of financial security, unless otherwise authorized by local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation, or pursuant to an agreement made on behalf of the city, town, or village.

Adds cargo bicycles with electric assist to the types of bicycles regulated under the vehicle and traffic law; requires proof of financial security.

New York Assembly Bill A00271 amends the vehicle and traffic law to include cargo bicycles with electric assist among the types of bicycles with electric assist regulated. It mandates that no person shall operate a cargo bicycle with electric assist unless accompanied by proof of financial security, unless otherwise authorized by local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation, or pursuant to an agreement made on behalf of the city, town, or village.