New York S04164 mandates rear passenger detection warning systems for certain motor vehicles.

New York S04164 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require specific motor vehicles to be equipped with rear passenger detection warning systems. These vehicles must be registered in New York, have a gross vehicle weight of ten thousand pounds or less, and be manufactured or assembled after July 1, 2013. The systems must detect the presence of a rear seat occupant by identifying a latched seat belt and weight over twenty pounds after the vehicle engine is deactivated, then provide a warning.

New York S04164 mandates rear passenger detection warning systems for certain motor vehicles.

New York S04164 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require specific motor vehicles to be equipped with rear passenger detection warning systems. These vehicles must be registered in New York, have a gross vehicle weight of ten thousand pounds or less, and be manufactured or assembled after July 1, 2013. The systems must detect the presence of a rear seat occupant by identifying a latched seat belt and weight over twenty pounds after the vehicle engine is deactivated, then provide a warning.