10.990 Low Beam Headlights: In an effort to reduce multi-vehicle accidents, MSSNY encourages the use of low beam headlights on all vehicles. The Society favors the installation on all vehicles sold in the United States by foreign and domestic manufacturers of a system which will automatically turn on low beam headlights with the ignition switch.
10.989 Bicycle Helmets: MSSNY supports requiring the use of approved helmets by all bicyclists on New York State roadways, regardless of age. (Council 1/26/89; HOD 1992-16 & HOD 2007-154; Modified and Reaffirmed HOD 2017)
10.988 Videotaping Drunken Drivers: SUNSET HOD 2014
10.987 Reflective Tape for Clothing: MSSNY encourages the use of reflective clothing for the protection of pedestrians, joggers, and bicyclists during times of poor visibility, inasmuch as the use of reflective tape prevents accidents through increased visibility. (Council 6/13/91; Reaffirmed HOD 2007-153; Reaffirmed HOD 2017)
10.986 Jogging Attire: SUNSET HOD 2014
10.985 Handrails in Hallways: SUNSET HOD 2014
10.984 Air Bags in Automobiles: SUNSET HOD 2014
10.983 In-Line Skating Injuries: MSSNY supports the use of full protective equipment for in-line skating and supports appropriate efforts to educate adults and children about in-line skating safety, such as encouraging physicians to educate their patients about the importance of safety equipment use, and working with organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics to
10.982 Expanded Use Of Safety Helmets: MSSNY will pursue legislation which would require the use of helmets for all cyclists, inline skaters, skateboarders, alpine skiers, snowboarders, scooters and roller skaters, regardless of age. (HOD 1997-176; Modified and reaffirmed HOD 2014; Reaffirmed HOD 2024)
10.981 Child Safety Seats: MSSNY will seek and support legislation that mandates that automobile rental agencies provide child safety seats whenever needed, free of charge. (HOD 1998-167; Reaffirmed HOD 2014)
