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NY S04298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Robach

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1131 to permit emergency vehicles and tow trucks to use shoulders or slopes of state controlled-access highways when dispatched to accident scenes by law enforcement or appropriate authorities
  • Requires emergency vehicles and tow trucks operating on shoulders to comply with all standards of care to prevent injuries or damages resulting from negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct
  • Preserves existing exceptions allowing bicycles, authorized vehicle classes, and motor vehicles directed by police officers or flagpersons to use shoulders
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

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

SIGNED CHAP.294

8/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Codes5/24/2016
Transportation1/6/2016
Rules6/25/2015
Transportation5/18/2015
Transportation3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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