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New York Introduces Bill to Ban Spinner Hubcaps
In what could be the state’s first step in limiting custom wheel and hubcap options for motor vehicle enthusiasts, legislation (S.B. 4740) that would prohibit the sale and use of motor vehicles equipped with spinner hubcaps has been introduced in the New York State Legislature by State Senator John Sabini (sabini@senate.state.ny.us). S.B. 4740 would subject vehicle owners to fines of up to $750 for a third or subsequent violation. Those convicted of selling spinner hubcaps can be fined $150 for each violation. The bill has been referred to the Senate Transportation Committee for consideration.
We Urge You to Contact Members of the New York Senate Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately To Request Their Opposition to S.B. 4740
· S.B. 4740 ignores the fact that custom wheels are not prohibited by Federal law and should not be restricted in New York.
· S.B. 4740 ignores the fact that the Federal government rescinded the entire hub cap standard in 1996 when it was concluded that there was no safety problem relating to hub caps and that the standard was overly design-restrictive.
· S.B. 4740 ignores the fact that manufacturers are required to notify the federal government of a safety problem or defect related to motor vehicle equipment within five days of becoming aware of such issue.
· S.B. 4740 ignores the fact that spinner hubcaps have no proven detrimental effect on motor vehicle safety.
In what could be the state’s first step in limiting custom wheel and hubcap options for motor vehicle enthusiasts, legislation (S.B. 4740) that would prohibit the sale and use of motor vehicles equipped with spinner hubcaps has been introduced in the New York State Legislature by State Senator John Sabini (sabini@senate.state.ny.us). S.B. 4740 would subject vehicle owners to fines of up to $750 for a third or subsequent violation. Those convicted of selling spinner hubcaps can be fined $150 for each violation. The bill has been referred to the Senate Transportation Committee for consideration.
We Urge You to Contact Members of the New York Senate Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately To Request Their Opposition to S.B. 4740
· S.B. 4740 ignores the fact that custom wheels are not prohibited by Federal law and should not be restricted in New York.
· S.B. 4740 ignores the fact that the Federal government rescinded the entire hub cap standard in 1996 when it was concluded that there was no safety problem relating to hub caps and that the standard was overly design-restrictive.
· S.B. 4740 ignores the fact that manufacturers are required to notify the federal government of a safety problem or defect related to motor vehicle equipment within five days of becoming aware of such issue.
· S.B. 4740 ignores the fact that spinner hubcaps have no proven detrimental effect on motor vehicle safety.
