Pedicab Accident's in NYC

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• Are Pedicabs in New York City Safe?

• Do you know what to do if you are a driver or passenger involved in a Pedicab Accident?

• What are the Rights and Responsibilities of Pedicab Drivers and Passengers involved in Accidents?

We have found little statistical data with regard to the safety or lack of safety as well as the frequency of accidents involving pedicabs in New York City. In 2009, the City cracked down on operators and owners and attempted to implement standardized rules for the ownership and operation of pedicabs on New York City Streets. Somethings are obvious, pedicabs travel slower than cars and taxis hopefully translating to less serious injury for its riders and operators. However, like bikes, they share the city streets with buses, cabs, and other vehicles and their construction offers little protection to thier occupants. We have complied some quick information for you if you were involved in a pedicab accident in New York City. If you are a driver or passenger injured in an accident, we can help.

The following rules apply to Pedicab Operators and Owners.

In New York City Pedicabs CANNOT operate without a DCA (NYC Dept of Consumer Affairs) issued pedicab registration plate. An owner must also have a Pedicab Business license. If you drive a pedicab within the City of New York, the operator must also have a pedicab operators license obtained by the D.C.A. To be eligible for or to maintain a pedicab driver license, an applicant or licensee shall be at least eighteen years of age; possess a currently valid motor vehicle driver's license that is in full force and effect; not have his or her motor vehicle driver's license suspended or revoked.

Proof of Insurance is Mandatory.

Such insurance policy must provide, at minimum, the following protection: Coverage for injury or death of any person or persons, damage to or destruction of any propertyc. Such policy of liability insurance shall name the city of New York as an insured party.

Required Equipment of Pedicabs.

Each pedicab operated in the city shall be equipped with the following features:1. three or more wheels; seating for no more than three passengers; hydraulic or mechanical disc or drum brakes, which are unaffected by rain or wet conditions; a secondary or emergency brake system;. battery-operated headlights capable of projecting a beam of light for a distance of300 feet; battery-operated taillights which are visible from 500 feet; turn lights; passenger seat belts; an audible signaling

Notification of Accidents Relating to the Operation of Pedicabs.

(a) Every pedicab business licensee and pedicab driver shall submit to the Department, on a form provided for such purpose by the Department, a written report of every accident relating to a pedicab within twenty-four hours after the occurrence of such accident. Whenever any person sustains an injury requiring medical treatment or dies in an accident related to a pedicab, the pedicab business owner to whom is issued a pedicab business license shall immediately notify the Department by telephone and by facsimile transmission to the telephone numbers prescribed by the Department, and furnish such information as is sufficient to identify the time and location of the accident and the nature of the injuries sustained by any person.

Resources and Links-

New York City Pedicab License Rules

New York City Dept of Consumer Affairs-License Look-Up

If you a are a pedicab driver or passenger involved in an a pedicab accident in New York, contact us today at 1-866-Flanzig or email us at info@NewYorkBikelawyer.com