Bill > A01812

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to create a special legal protection for licensed midwives who receive traffic violation notices while responding to emergency medical situations. Specifically, the bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that a midwife is not liable for certain traffic violations captured by photo enforcement systems, such as red light cameras, speed cameras, and bus lane cameras. To take advantage of this protection, the midwife must provide a signed and affirmed affidavit to the hearing officer explaining that they were responding to an emergency medical situation at the time of the alleged violation. This means that if a midwife is caught running a red light, speeding, or violating bus lane restrictions while rushing to assist a patient in an emergency, they can potentially avoid paying the associated monetary penalties by demonstrating the urgent medical context of their driving. The bill will go into effect 180 days after becoming law, allowing time for relevant authorities to prepare for its implementation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1812