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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Proposed legislative changes for ATV possession and mask-wearing
0:23:32
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Commissioner Tisch proposes two legislative changes to address public safety concerns in New York City.
- Suggests changing the administrative code to make possession of ATVs within NYC a misdemeanor
- Explains that while ATVs cannot be legally operated on NYC roadways, their possession is currently legal, making enforcement challenging
- Proposes revisiting the law regarding groups wearing masks in public
- Argues that what was a public health necessity during the pandemic has become a way for criminals to hide their identities
- Emphasizes the desire to work with the City Council on policies and legislation that improve public safety
Jessica Tisch
0:23:32
There are many other areas as well where the NYPD and the city council can work together to increase public safety and dramatically improve the quality of life in our city.
0:23:40
First we propose a change to the administrative code to make it a misdemeanor to possess an ATV within the confines of New York City.
0:23:47
Though ATVs cannot be legally operated on New York City roadways they can be legally possessed making enforcement of the law challenging.
0:23:55
Second, we need to revisit the law regarding groups wearing masks in public.
0:24:00
What was a public health necessity five years ago has now become an easy way for criminals to hide their identities and we cannot allow this to continue.
0:24:09
The members of the NYPD and the New York City Council want the same thing, a safe city for all.
0:24:14
Whenever possible we should be working together toward that shared goal and I am eager to partner with you on any policies and legislation that gets us closer to achieving it.