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NY A01496
NY A01496Requires that a driver in possession of a lane must yield the right of way to all vehicles which properly signal their intent to merge into their lane or are attempting to avoid an obstacle in the road.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires that a driver in possession of a lane must yield the right of way to all vehicles which properly signal their intent to merge into their lane or are attempting to avoid an obstacle in the road.
AI Summary
This bill requires that a driver in possession of a lane must yield the right of way to all vehicles that properly signal their intent to merge into the driver's lane or are attempting to avoid an obstacle in the road. The new law, called the "yield to the driver ahead act," aims to improve traffic flow and safety by requiring drivers to allow merging or obstacle-avoiding vehicles to enter their lane. The bill is set to take effect 120 days after becoming law, with necessary regulations authorized to be implemented by the effective date.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1496 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01496&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01496 |
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