New York S08660 mandates safety belt use for drivers and passengers in commercial vehicles, excluding taxis and liveries, and requires safety.
New York S08660, the "comprehensive passenger safety enhancement act," aims to improve passenger safety in commercial vehicles by mandating safety belt use for drivers and passengers. It excludes taxis and liveries but includes charter buses. The act requires regular safety belt inspections and pre-trip safety briefings. It also tasks the transportation department with developing educational materials to promote safe seat belt practices. The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
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