Bill > A07778

This bill authorizes the village of Southampton to officially designate emergency response and rescue vehicles used by its ocean rescue service as authorized emergency vehicles, in accordance with section 101 of the vehicle and traffic law. By granting this designation, the vehicles will likely receive special legal privileges typically afforded to emergency vehicles, such as the ability to use sirens, lights, and potentially bypass certain traffic regulations when responding to urgent situations. The bill appears to be a local legislative measure specifically tailored to the Southampton village's ocean rescue service, which may involve maritime or coastal emergency response. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the village to quickly implement the vehicle designations. This type of bill is common for local governments seeking to clarify or expand the legal status of their emergency service vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7778