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NY A09696

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brown

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes owner liability penalties for failing to stop for a school bus from a tiered system to a flat fine of $250 for each violation
  • Removes the previous escalating penalty structure that imposed $275 for a second violation and $300 for a third or subsequent violation within 18 months
  • Allows local laws or ordinances to impose an additional penalty of up to $25 for failure to respond to a notice of liability within the prescribed time period
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Applies to violations of vehicle and traffic law section 1174 adjudicated under local law or ordinance provisions

Legislative Description

Relates to the fine schedule for owner liability for failure of a vehicle operator to stop for a school bus displaying a red visual signal and stop-arm.

Last Action

referred to transportation

4/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/3/2024

Full Bill Text

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