Bill
Bill > A02366
NY A02366
NY A02366Authorizes 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.
summary
Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
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
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)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2366 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02366&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02366 |
Loading...