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NY A08248
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
- Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1144 to include vehicles displaying green or blue lights alongside authorized emergency vehicles in right-of-way requirements
- Requires drivers of all other vehicles to yield the right-of-way upon immediate approach of a vehicle equipped with a lighted green or blue lamp visible under normal atmospheric conditions
- Mandates yielding drivers immediately move to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb, or to either edge of a one-way roadway three or more lanes wide, clear of intersections
- Requires drivers to stop and remain in position until the green or blue light-equipped vehicle has passed
- Clarifies that operators of vehicles displaying green or blue lights remain subject to the duty to drive with reasonable care for all highway users
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires operators of motor vehicles to yield the right of way upon the immediate approach of a vehicle displaying a green or blue light.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Transportation11/15/2023
Full Bill Text
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