Bill > A06858

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to prohibit operating a motor vehicle on any public highway in the state that is equipped with a specific type of radar detection device known as a Phazer II. The legislation establishes a legal presumption that if a Phazer II device is present in a vehicle and connected to a power source in an operable condition, the driver is using the device, which is now considered unlawful. However, the bill allows drivers to rebut this presumption by providing credible and reliable evidence that demonstrates the device was not actually in use. Radar detectors are electronic devices that help drivers detect whether their speed is being monitored by law enforcement radar guns, and this bill specifically targets the Phazer II model, making its presence in a vehicle while driving a potential legal violation. The act would take effect immediately upon passage, meaning drivers could be subject to potential penalties for having this specific type of radar detector in their vehicle while driving on New York highways.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6858