Bill > A09512

This bill provides a defense from liability for vehicles owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) that are ticketed for being stopped, standing, or parked in violation of certain bus lane restrictions in New York City, as long as the vehicle was operated by an MTA employee performing authorized duties. This means that if an MTA employee is in a bus lane while on official business, the MTA vehicle will not be held liable for the violation, which is a change from existing law that would have prosecuted the violation. The bill also specifies that this defense applies to violations of specific rules within the New York City Rules, such as section 4-08 of chapter four of title thirty-four, and is tied to the effective date of other related legislation concerning bus lane restrictions.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9512