New York bill S03197 prohibits operating vehicles while wearing virtual reality headsets.

New York bill S03197 amends the vehicle and traffic law to make it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use motorcycle, or bicycle while wearing a virtual reality headset. This prohibition also applies to wearing more than one earphone attached to an audio device. The amendment takes effect 60 days after the law is enacted, with necessary regulations to be completed by that date.

New York bill S03197 prohibits operating vehicles while wearing virtual reality headsets.

New York bill S03197 amends the vehicle and traffic law to make it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use motorcycle, or bicycle while wearing a virtual reality headset. This prohibition also applies to wearing more than one earphone attached to an audio device. The amendment takes effect 60 days after the law is enacted, with necessary regulations to be completed by that date.