New York S03565 mandates rear occupant alert systems in certain vehicles.

New York S03565 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require rear occupant alert systems in new passenger motor vehicles weighing less than ten thousand pounds. These systems must alert the operator to check rear-designated seating positions after the vehicle engine or motor is deactivated. The requirement applies to vehicles manufactured or assembled one year or more after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promulgates final regulations establishing standards for such systems.

New York S03565 mandates rear occupant alert systems in certain vehicles.

New York S03565 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require rear occupant alert systems in new passenger motor vehicles weighing less than ten thousand pounds. These systems must alert the operator to check rear-designated seating positions after the vehicle engine or motor is deactivated. The requirement applies to vehicles manufactured or assembled one year or more after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promulgates final regulations establishing standards for such systems.