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NY S07938

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Valesky

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the vehicle and traffic law to require driver's manual and licensing test content to address due care when approaching parked, stopped, or standing vehicles displaying blue or green lights.

  • Expands section 1144-a to create a new subdivision (c) requiring motor vehicle operators to exercise due care to avoid colliding with vehicles displaying blue or green lights on highway shoulders.

  • Requires operators on parkways or controlled access highways to move from lanes containing or immediately adjacent to shoulders where such vehicles are parked, stopped, or standing, provided the lane change complies with traffic laws.

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Relates to the operation of vehicles when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle or volunteer first responder.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.97

7/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Codes6/7/2016
Rules6/6/2016
Transportation5/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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