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NY S01261
Bill
Status
6/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Carl Marcellino
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AI Summary
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Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1225-c to define "while such vehicle is in motion" to include times when a motor vehicle is stopped at traffic lights, stop signs, railroad crossings, or other traffic control devices requiring a stop.
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Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1225-d with the same definition of "while such vehicle is in motion" for portable electronic device violations.
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Expands the definition of "in motion" to also include situations when a motor vehicle is stopped due to heavy traffic congestion or a traffic jam.
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Takes effect on the sixtieth day after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Provides that a motor vehicle will be considered to be in motion while stopped at traffic control devices, stop signs and certain other situations for purposes of mobile phones and other portable electronic devices violations.
Last Action
referred to transportation
6/21/2018