Limousine
Deadly Limo Accident Victims’ Families Speak Out
SOUTHOLD, Long Island, N.Y. — On July 18, 2015, four women died in a horrific collision when the limousine in which they rode was slammed into by a man driving a pickup truck. Police at the scene suspected the pickup truck driver was under the influence. However, the families of the women who died along with responding police … [Read more...] about Deadly Limo Accident Victims’ Families Speak Out
Federal Limousine Safety Regulations
Stricter Federal Limousine Regulations Passes the U.S. House Committee UNITED STATES – June 22, 2020 – According to an online news report by TimesUnion.com, a new legislative bill offering a broad transportation package designed to close the "limousine loophole" was passed by a House committee on Thursday. The safety measure … [Read more...] about Federal Limousine Safety Regulations
Limo Safety Bill Signed into Law by Governor
ALBANY, New York — Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a comprehensive limousine safety package into law recently. The legislators who drafted and supported the legislation, along with Governor Cuomo, are hopeful that these new safety laws will help prevent the additional tragic and senseless loss of limo in New York limousine accidents. … [Read more...] about Limo Safety Bill Signed into Law by Governor
New Limousine Safety Laws Passed in New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. — The State Assembly, in cooperation with the State Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo, passed a comprehensive limousine safety bill adding ten laws to increase limousine safety. An article appearing on WIVB.com suggested that the newly passed laws represent a hard-fought compromise between the governor and both houses of … [Read more...] about New Limousine Safety Laws Passed in New York State
Update in Tragic Limousine Accident Case
NY- The nydailynews.com writes that the limousine that was involved in a horrific accident that tragically killed 20 people never had the proper brake work conducted on it prior to the date of the crash. The work was billed, and an invoice was issued for a brake master cylinder, but the piece was not installed in the vehicle. Five … [Read more...] about Update in Tragic Limousine Accident Case
New York State Set to Pass Limo Safety Bill
ALBANY, N.Y. — One state senator anticipates that the highly anticipated limousine safety bill for which advocates stridently fought is on schedule to pass in the coming weeks. Spectrum News reported that the Senate Transportation Committee passed the measure and sent the bill to the full Senate for consideration. The senator said … [Read more...] about New York State Set to Pass Limo Safety Bill
Senator Calls For Stricter Limousine Regulations
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. — United States Senator Chuck Schumer called on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to pass stricter regulations concerning the operations of limousine companies. Limousine companies’ services are in high demand this time of year because of prom and wedding season. However, the surviving family members … [Read more...] about Senator Calls For Stricter Limousine Regulations
New Limousine Regulations Passed by New York’s Legislature
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State legislature passed regulations that appeared in the 2019-2020 budget approval. The regulations place limitations on U-turns, give police greater authority to remove plates from limousines, and stricter punishment for illegal limo operators. The newest regulations do not go far enough according to … [Read more...] about New Limousine Regulations Passed by New York’s Legislature
Governor Makes Proposal to Increase Limo Safety
CUTCHOGUE, Long Island, N.Y. — The Governor of the State of New York once again has spoken out to promote limousine safety in New York State. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced recently that he wants to enact a prohibition against limos making U-turns on any road across the state. Long Island News 12 reported that Governor Cuomo … [Read more...] about Governor Makes Proposal to Increase Limo Safety
Governor Proposes New Rules for Limos as Prom Season Nears
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called for sweeping changes of New York State’s limousine laws as the time of year rolls around when limos are in high demand. The approach of spring ushers in wedding season, along with junior and senior proms, as well as folks in upstate New York taking wine tours in style. The … [Read more...] about Governor Proposes New Rules for Limos as Prom Season Nears
Banning Senior Prom Limousines to Save Lives
WANAQUE, N.J. — According to NewYorkCBSLocal.com, a high school in New Jersey plans to outlaw traditional rides to the senior prom. The high school wants to ban rides to the prom provided by limousines, fancy cars, and party buses in favor of a school chaperoned bus ride. The school chaperoned bus ride will go directly from the high … [Read more...] about Banning Senior Prom Limousines to Save Lives
Proposed Stretch Limo Ban Dropped
ALBANY, NY - According to The timesunion.com, Andrew Cuomo dropped his proposed ban on stretch limousines. The proposal was presented in response to the tragic traffic accident that killed 20 people in Schoharie last October. Cuomo proposed the bill about a month before he ultimately decided to strike it from the executive budget. … [Read more...] about Proposed Stretch Limo Ban Dropped
Limo Crash in 2015 Led to Warnings that were Ignored
ALBANY, NY- Watertowndailytimes.com reports that four women were tragically killed in a crash involving a limousine in 2015. The crash took place after the young women left a New York winery. The crash was investigated, and within about one year, the grand jury issued a report detailing recommendations and … [Read more...] about Limo Crash in 2015 Led to Warnings that were Ignored
Tragic Limousine Crash Leads to More Regulation for Limousines
SCHOHARIE, NY- Lockportjournal.com reports that lawmakers are stepping into action after the horrific limousine crash that killed 20 people. The tragedy led to realizations about the inadequate regulating of stretch limousines, which allowed 18 people to be traveling in a vehicle that was far too dangerous to have ever been allowed … [Read more...] about Tragic Limousine Crash Leads to More Regulation for Limousines
