New York S08909 authorizes peace officers to seize e-bikes operated outside cities with populations over one million and sets fines for such.

New York S08909 amends the vehicle and traffic law to prohibit the operation of class three bicycles with electric assist outside cities with populations over one million. It authorizes peace officers to seize such e-bikes when found in violation and mandates that the seized e-bikes be transported to the nearest local station or secure municipal impound facility. The bill also establishes civil fines and administrative fees for violations, with escalating penalties for subsequent offenses.

New York S08909 authorizes peace officers to seize e-bikes operated outside cities with populations over one million and sets fines for such.

New York S08909 amends the vehicle and traffic law to prohibit the operation of class three bicycles with electric assist outside cities with populations over one million. It authorizes peace officers to seize such e-bikes when found in violation and mandates that the seized e-bikes be transported to the nearest local station or secure municipal impound facility. The bill also establishes civil fines and administrative fees for violations, with escalating penalties for subsequent offenses.