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NY A08056

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Aileen Gunther

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, sale, possession, and operation of traffic-control signal preemption devices (including mobile infrared transmitters) except for authorized emergency vehicles and public transportation vehicles.

  • Establishes that unauthorized purchase or possession of a preemption device constitutes a traffic infraction with fines of $100-$300.

  • Makes unauthorized manufacturing, installation, sale, or distribution of such devices a class A misdemeanor with $5,000 fine per device.

  • Classifies operating such a device to change traffic signals as a class A misdemeanor, or a class E felony if serious physical injury or death results.

  • Takes effect 180 days after the law is enacted, with immediate authority for regulatory implementation.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the operation of any motor vehicle equipped with a device which affects the operation of traffic-control signals; provides that the possession of such a device shall constitute a traffic infraction, use thereof is a class A misdemeanor, and use which results in personal injury or death shall constitute a class E felony.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation9/27/2023

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