Bill > S01904

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to allow animal-drawn vehicles (such as horse-drawn carriages or Amish buggies) to be equipped with and use amber flashing lights, which are typically used to indicate a hazard or slow-moving vehicle. These lights would help increase the visibility and safety of these vehicles on roadways, potentially alerting other drivers to their presence. However, the bill specifically excludes cities with a population of one million or more (which would be New York City) from this provision, meaning animal-drawn vehicles would not be permitted to use these lights within New York City's limits. The amendment creates a new subdivision under Section 376 of the vehicle and traffic law, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1904