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NY A05643
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michael DenDekker
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AI Summary
- Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1131 to allow tow trucks to use shoulders or slopes of state controlled-access highways when dispatched to accident scenes by law enforcement or relevant authorities, provided all lanes are obstructed by traffic
- Requires tow truck operators to use shoulders in limited and incidental manner only and to maintain all standards of care, safety, and comply with traffic laws while doing so
- Maintains existing exceptions allowing bicycles, certain vehicle classes, police-directed vehicles, and lawfully parked vehicles to use shoulders or slopes
- Directs the governor's traffic safety committee to conduct a public education campaign about tow truck shoulder use on limited access highways
- Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with the motor vehicles commissioner authorized to promulgate necessary regulations immediately
Legislative Description
Authorizes emergency vehicles and tow trucks to travel on shoulders or slopes of controlled-access highways when dispatched to the scene of an accident.
Last Action
substituted by s4298b
6/15/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules6/14/2016
Codes5/17/2016
Transportation3/3/2015
Full Bill Text
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