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NY S05897

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Ritchie

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases penalties for passing a stopped school bus while operating a commercial motor vehicle, with first offense fines of $300-$400 (compared to $250-$400 for non-commercial vehicles)

  • Sets second offense fines at $650-$750 for commercial motor vehicle operators (compared to $600-$750 for non-commercial), with both requiring imprisonment up to 180 days

  • Establishes third or subsequent offense fines at $800-$1,000 for commercial motor vehicle operators (compared to $750-$1,000 for non-commercial), with imprisonment up to 180 days

  • Defines "commercial motor vehicle" using the same definition provided in section 501-a, subdivision four of the vehicle and traffic law

  • Takes effect November 1 following enactment; authorizes immediate regulatory changes necessary for implementation

Legislative Description

Relates to increasing the fines associated with passing a stopped school bus by commercial motor vehicles.

Last Action

referred to codes

6/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Codes6/21/2018
Rules6/18/2018
Transportation1/3/2018
Transportation6/15/2017
Rules6/14/2017
Transportation5/5/2017

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