NEW YORK FREEDOM RIDER NEWS- 7/17/20 - motorcycle related updates

MISSOURI- law

HB1963: Modifies provisions relating to Transportation- helmet law modification

Status:
7/14/2020: Approved by Governor

NOTE:
302.026. 1. Any qualified motorcycle operator who is twenty-six years of age or older may operate a motorcycle or motortricycle upon any highway of this state without wearing protective headgear if he or she in addition to maintaining proof of financial responsibility in accordance with chapter 303, is covered by a health insurance policy or other form of insurance which will provide the person with medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of an accident while operating or riding on a motorcycle or motortricycle. 2. Proof of coverage required by subsection1 of this section shall be provided, upon request by authorized law enforcement, by showing a copy of the qualified operator's insurance card. 3. No person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine compliance with this section

Bill text: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtrackin.../4390S.06T.pdf
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NEW YORK- updates

A2560: Increases the fine for operating a motorcycle with a muffler that produces excessive or unusual noise from one hundred dollars to seven hundred dollars.

Status:
07/14/2020: enacting clause stricken

Bill text: https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?de...rm=2019&Text=Y
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A3004: Requires motorcycle users to wear helmets that meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards and which have been impact-tested by the U.S. department of transportation, the commissioner of motor vehicles or by an independent laboratory approved by the commissioner of motor vehicles.

Status:
07/14/2020: enacting clause stricken

Bill text: https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?de...rm=2019&Text=Y

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