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NY S05986

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

James Sanders

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 1686 to Vehicle and Traffic Law requiring state or local authorities to promptly cover or remove highway work zone traffic control signs when they are no longer applicable

  • Applies to signs in highway construction areas, maintenance work zones, and restricted highways as designated under Highway Law section 104-a

  • Excludes violations of the new section from classification as traffic infractions by amending section 155 of Vehicle and Traffic Law

  • Takes effect thirty days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires that signs posted for highway work zone traffic control, including but not limited to highway construction zones, maintenance work areas, or restricted highways, be promptly covered or removed whenever such sign or signs are not applicable.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules12/28/2020
Transportation5/16/2019

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