Bill > S06815

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to create a legal defense for Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employees who are operating an authorized employer vehicle in a bus lane during a bus rapid transit (BRT) program. Specifically, the bill provides that if an MTA employee is performing authorized duties, conducting lawful business, or providing service to an official MTA vehicle or personnel while driving in a bus lane, they cannot be prosecuted for violating bus lane restrictions. This means that MTA employees who might otherwise be cited for illegally using a bus lane will have a legal justification for their presence in that lane if they are engaged in official work-related activities. The bill takes effect immediately but is designed to be consistent with existing legal provisions about bus lane usage, ensuring that MTA employees can effectively carry out their job responsibilities without fear of traffic violation penalties.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6815