Bill > A06400

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to establish escalating penalties for failing to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. Specifically, the bill creates a new legal provision that classifies failure to yield as a misdemeanor with progressively harsher punishments for repeat offenders within a ten-year period. For a first conviction, an individual can be fined up to $300 or imprisoned for up to 30 days, or both. A second violation within ten years increases the potential fine to $600 and imprisonment to 90 days. For a third or subsequent violation within ten years, the penalties rise to a maximum fine of $900 and potential imprisonment of up to 180 days. The law aims to enhance driver compliance with emergency vehicle right-of-way requirements by implementing increasingly severe legal consequences for repeated violations, thereby promoting public safety and supporting the critical work of emergency responders.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6400