NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A4412
SPONSOR: Magee (MS) TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the defi-
nition of an all terrain vehicle or "ATV"
PURPOSE:
This bill raises the defined weight of an "ATV" to 1,500 pounds of dry
weight to allow certain "utv's" to be registered in New York.
SUMMARY:
Section 1. redefines "all terrain vehicle" in chapter 319 of the vehicle
and traffic law by raising the dry weight qualification from 1000 pounds
to 1,500 pounds.
Section 2. provides this act shall take effect on the 30th day after it
shall have become law.
JUSTIFICATION:
The current vehicle and traffic law defines an all terrain vehicle (AN)
specifically as being no wider than 70 inches and no heavier than 1,000
pounds. With advancements in technology, the world of AN driving has
expanded to create some new vehicles which are sometimes referred to as
Utility Vehicles (UTV). UTV's are sometimes heavier than traditional
models of ATV's. Unlike other states, New York hasn't updated regu-
lations to allow the new vehicles to be registered. The current dry
weight limit on ATV's is enticing New Yorkers to register their vehicles
in other states or to leave their vehicles unregistered.
By increasing the weight limit on ATV by 500 pounds, we are allowing
users to register their UTV's in New York. In doing so, we will generate
more state revenue through registrations. The allowance of registrations
is also anticipated to peak interest in the purchase of new UTV's in New
York State which will generate additional sales tax revenue. Finally, by
enacting this legislation, we will be providing a necessary update which
will allow current owners of UTV's to register and use their vehicles
legally in New York.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
S.3160 of 2006 - Referred to Transportation
S.4380 of 2007 - Referred to Transportation
S.4380A of 2008 - Passed Senate
S.4277 of 2009 - Committed to Rules
S.4277 of 2010 - Passed Senate
S.3318 of 2011 Passed Senate
S.3318 of 2012 - Passed Senate
A.5540 of 2013-2014
FISCAL IMPACT:
No cost to the state. Additional revenue is anticipated through new
registrations and sales tax.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the 30th day after it shall have become
law.
