I don't live in NYC so this issue doesn't have a direct impact on me, except that I read the intro for the proposed legislation and there is no mention what will be taken into account when I visit NYC for a cycling related event. Are they planning to arrest visitors that cycle?
Cars are required to be registered and drivers licensed no matter where you go so it hardly matter if you drive to NYC with your Texas plates n the car and your Texas DL. If they don't find a way to accomodate travelers and arrest folk....Well that could cost the city a whack of $$. Also I can't see cycling industry/advocates willing to hold conventions or other functions someplace that puts their patrons in such dilemma. So NYC could wave goodbye to a chunk of tourist/convention money too.
Please tell me someone has brought this up with council members other than the proposed legislations sponsors. Money will trump a busybody any day of the week in NYC I'm told.