Bill > A05519

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to modify existing school bus stopping requirements. Specifically, the bill creates an exception to the rule that drivers must stop for a school bus with its red visual signal activated when the driver is traveling on a public highway with at least six lanes, is moving in the opposite direction of the stopped school bus, and is separated from the school bus by a median or permanent barrier. This means that in these specific circumstances, drivers would no longer be required to stop when a school bus is loading or unloading passengers. The bill provides a narrow exemption to the current comprehensive school bus safety regulations, which are designed to protect children entering or exiting school buses. The amendment will take effect on the first day of July following the bill's passage into law, and state authorities are authorized to prepare any necessary regulations in advance of the effective date.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5519