Bill > S04915

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to create a toll exemption for first responders in the central business district. Specifically, the bill ensures that first responders employed by the state, municipalities, recognized corporations or authorities, or certified organizations will not be charged a toll when they are performing duties within the central business district. The bill broadly defines "first responders" to include police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, correction officers, dispatchers, and other uniformed officers. This exemption applies regardless of any existing toll regulations, effectively waiving central business district tolls for these public safety professionals while they are actively working in the designated area. By providing this exemption, the bill aims to support and facilitate the work of first responders by removing a potential financial burden when they are carrying out their essential professional responsibilities in urban core areas.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4915