8/3/04-An initiative awaiting a final vote before the full Assembly would require large trucks base-plated in the state to have front-end mirrors installed if traveling in New York City.
A9971, sponsored by Assemblyman Frank Seddio, D-Brooklyn, is intended to increase the visibility of objects and pedestrians located near the truck.
The bill would apply to trucks weighing more than 18,000 pounds determined by the state departments of Transportation and Motor Vehicles to have increased visibility with the addition of the convex mirrors.
For bill status, call (518) 455-7545. In New York, call 1-800-342-9860.

6/14/04-The Assembly Transportation Committee forward a bill June 8 to the Assembly Rules Committee that would require all trucks over 18,000 pounds registered in New York to have front-end mirrors installed on each side.
A9971, sponsored by Assemblyman Frank Seddio, D-Brooklyn, is intended to increase the visibility of objects and pedestrians located near the truck.
The bill would apply to trucks determined by the state departments of Transportation and Motor Vehicles to have increased visibility with the addition of the convex mirrors.
For bill status, call (518) 455-7545. In New York, call 1-800-342-9860.

5/26/04-A bill before the Assembly Transportation Committee would require all trucks over 18,000 pounds registered in New York to have front-end mirrors installed on each side.
A9971, sponsored by Assemblyman Frank Seddio, D-Brooklyn, is intended to increase the visibility of objects and pedestrians located near the truck.
The bill would apply to trucks determined by the state departments of Transportation and Motor Vehicles to have increased visibility with the addition of the convex mirrors.
For bill status, call (518) 455-7545. In New York, call 1-800-342-9860.
An identical Senate bill – S6489 – is in the Senate Transportation Committee.