Bill > A07032

This bill establishes a new legal definition of aggressive driving as a felony offense in New York state, which occurs when a driver commits two or more specific traffic violations within a single driving incident. The violations include breaking laws related to traffic regulations (such as sections 1110, 1126, 1129, 1130, and 1131), driving more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit, suddenly stopping or slowing while another vehicle is directly behind, or driving in a way that unreasonably interferes with the proper use of a public highway. The bill introduces escalating criminal penalties: a first offense would be classified as a class E felony, and a second offense would be classified as a more serious class D felony. This means that repeat aggressive drivers could face increasingly severe legal consequences, potentially including more significant fines and longer potential jail sentences. The law would go into effect 90 days after being signed, giving drivers and law enforcement time to understand and prepare for the new regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7032