Bill > A01097

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to add red cross vehicles to the definition of authorized emergency vehicles. Specifically, the bill expands the list of authorized emergency vehicles in Section 101 to include red cross vehicles, and creates a new section (Section 117-f) that defines a red cross vehicle as one owned or leased and operated by the American National Red Cross or its chapters, which must be clearly marked as a red cross vehicle. The bill clarifies that while red cross vehicles are now considered authorized emergency vehicles, their operators cannot exercise the same privileges as other emergency vehicle operators under section eleven hundred four of the vehicle and traffic law. The change is intended to provide official recognition to Red Cross vehicles while maintaining specific restrictions on their operational capabilities. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1097