The city is taking steps to enforce a ban on motorized pedicabs by clarifying previously ambiguous legislation from 2007, which aimed to regulate the industry but was so poorly drafted that it was considered unenforceable by the Department of Consumer Affairs. The need for revision is driven by safety concerns and the desire to protect the public from the dangers associated with motorized pedicabs. Department Commissioner Julie Menin emphasized the importance of having a clear law with the power to effectively regulate the industry. The revised law will explicitly prohibit the operation of pedicabs that are propelled by any motor or mechanical device, aiming to remove any ambiguity from the original legislation. The city plans to finalize and enforce these new rules following a public hearing scheduled for June 15, marking a significant move towards the regulation of pedicabs in the city.
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https://nypost.com/2015/05/19/new-laws-could-spell-the-end-of-motorized-pedicabs/