Bill > S08715

This bill directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to classify the offense of failing to move over for certain vehicles as a five-point traffic violation. This refers to situations where a driver approaches a parked, stopped, or standing authorized emergency vehicle (like police cars or ambulances), a hazard vehicle (such as a tow truck or construction vehicle), or a vehicle displaying a blue or green light, as outlined in section 1144-a of the vehicle and traffic law. Currently, this violation may carry a different point value, but this bill mandates it be assigned five points in the state's traffic regulations (specifically, 15 NYCRR 131.3). The bill will become law thirty days after its passage, with the commissioner authorized to make necessary regulatory changes before that date.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8715