Bill > A07317

This bill modifies the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to expand the rights and operational capabilities of authorized emergency vehicles during emergency situations. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows emergency vehicles to operate in any manner necessary to engage in an emergency operation, building upon an existing clause that already permits emergency vehicles to disregard certain traffic regulations governing movement and turning. An "authorized emergency vehicle" typically includes police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, and other official vehicles responding to urgent public safety situations. The new language gives emergency vehicle operators broader discretion to take whatever actions they deem necessary to respond quickly and effectively during critical incidents, while the amendment takes effect immediately upon passage. The bill appears designed to provide emergency responders with additional flexibility to navigate complex or time-sensitive emergency scenarios without being strictly constrained by standard traffic rules.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7317