New York A02642 mandates advanced safety technology in vehicles and requires the commissioner to set regulations.

New York A02642 amends the vehicle and traffic law to mandate the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles registered in the state. This includes technologies like Intelligent Speed Assistance, Advanced Emergency Braking, and Blind Spot Information Systems. The commissioner of motor vehicles must promulgate rules and regulations for these technologies, including specifications for Event Data Recorders. The bill also mandates improved visibility standards for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users in vehicles weighing over 3,000 pounds manufactured after January 1, 2027.

New York A02642 mandates advanced safety technology in vehicles and requires the commissioner to set regulations.

New York A02642 amends the vehicle and traffic law to mandate the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles registered in the state. This includes technologies like Intelligent Speed Assistance, Advanced Emergency Braking, and Blind Spot Information Systems. The commissioner of motor vehicles must promulgate rules and regulations for these technologies, including specifications for Event Data Recorders. The bill also mandates improved visibility standards for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users in vehicles weighing over 3,000 pounds manufactured after January 1, 2027.