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NY S01121
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Squadron
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "pedestrian" in vehicle and traffic law to include highway workers employed by the United States, state, county, city, town, district, or other political subdivisions
- Creates traffic infractions for drivers who cause physical injury to pedestrians, bicyclists, or highway workers while failing to exercise due care, punishable by up to $500 fine and/or 15 days imprisonment
- Creates traffic infractions for drivers who cause serious physical injury to pedestrians, bicyclists, or highway workers while failing to exercise due care, punishable by up to $750 fine, 15 days imprisonment, motor vehicle accident prevention course, and/or license suspension
- Establishes a rebuttable presumption that failure to exercise due care caused the physical or serious physical injury in violation cases
- Authorizes police officers to arrest without a warrant any person who violates these provisions if the violation is coupled with an accident or collision, when the officer has reasonable cause to believe the person committed the violation
Legislative Description
Authorizes police officers to arrest a driver of a motor vehicle in certain circumstances without a warrant.
Last Action
referred to transportation
6/15/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules6/15/2016
Transportation1/6/2016
Transportation5/19/2015
Rules5/18/2015
Transportation1/8/2015
Full Bill Text
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