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NY A02366

NY A02366
Authorizes drivers to disobey a traffic-control device or signal, after exercising reasonable care, in order to yield the right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle.


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing an operator of a motor vehicle to disobey a traffic-control device or signal in the course of yielding the right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle

AI Summary

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to authorize drivers to disobey a traffic-control device or signal, after exercising reasonable care, in order to yield the right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle. It requires municipalities with traffic-control signal photo violation monitoring devices to review any violations to determine if the driver was authorized to disobey the signal to yield to an emergency vehicle, and to void any notices of liability in such cases. The bill also makes related changes to the existing law regarding flashing red signals and lane-use control signals.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 01/05/2022)

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