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NY S05593
Bill
Status
Passed
8/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Darrel Aubertine
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AI Summary
- Amends vehicle and traffic law to require drivers to reduce speed when approaching emergency vehicles displaying red, white, and/or blue lights, not just red lights
- Authorizes fire vehicles to display one or more blue lights or combination blue and red lights for rear projection only, in addition to red and white lights
- Permits blue lights on fire vehicles only when engaged in emergency operations and only if the vehicle also displays one or more red or combination red and white lights
- Allows blue lights to be affixed to the trunk, rear gate, or interior of fire vehicles if the trunk or rear gate obstructs visibility of other emergency lighting
- Authorizes the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations relating to the use, placement, power, and display of blue lights on fire vehicles
Legislative Description
Requires drivers to reduce their speed when approaching emergency vehicles displaying blue lights and expands the use of the blue light for rear projection for all volunteer emergency response vehicles.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.465
8/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation6/15/2010
Codes4/13/2010
Transportation1/6/2010
Codes6/2/2009
Transportation5/20/2009
Full Bill Text
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