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NY S06715

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Charles Fuschillo

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds definition of "circulatory roadway" as the roadway within a circular intersection where traffic travels counterclockwise around a central island.

  • Defines "circular intersection" as an intersection containing a generally circular island in the center where traffic passes to the right of the island.

  • Defines "roundabout" as a circular intersection characterized by counterclockwise circulatory movement, channelized approaches, low speeds, and yield control of entering traffic.

  • Revises lane-use control signal indications to replace references to "lane direction signals" with "lane-use control signal indications" and adds white arrow signals to indicate two-way and one-way left-turn lanes.

  • Modifies section 1685 to allow either "stop" or "yield" signs at railroad grade crossings, replacing the previous requirement of stop signs only.

Legislative Description

Relates to roundabouts and makes technical corrections to provisions of law relating to lane-use control signal indications, circular intersections and railroad grade crossings.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.228

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/27/2012
Transportation3/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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