Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual and licensing requirement in New York City.
The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new article establishing a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual. The commissioner is tasked with developing and publishing this manual, which will be accessible on the department's website. The manual will cover traffic laws, safe operation practices, bicycle lanes, and obligations to comply with traffic control devices. The bill also mandates that residents who operate bicycles, bicycles with electric assist, or electric scooters in New York City must have a license.
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