Bill > A01728

This bill amends the administrative code of New York City to require emergency services vehicles to have signal devices that meet two specific criteria: first, when operated at maximum level, the emergency signal device must not exceed 90 decibels (dB(A)) when measured from 50 feet away, and second, the device must produce an alternating high and low, two-toned sound in accordance with standards established by the city department. Emergency vehicles will be required to be tested and certified every two years to ensure compliance with these new standards. If compliance would create an undue hardship, vehicle owners can submit a plan to the commissioner to meet the standards within two years. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, and the city is authorized to develop necessary rules and regulations for implementation in advance of the effective date. Notably, the bill appears to remove a previous exemption that had excluded police, fire, and medical emergency vehicles from these requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1728