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NY S09883

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

George Borrello

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1800 to establish enhanced penalties for violations of Section 1144-a (failure to properly operate vehicles approaching authorized emergency vehicles)

  • First conviction: fine of up to $450

  • Second conviction within 18 months: fine of up to $600 plus 6 points on driving record and driver responsibility assessment fee

  • Third and subsequent convictions within 18 months: fine of up to $750 and/or imprisonment for up to one year

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Increases penalties for traffic violations related to the failure to properly operate a motor vehicle when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle, hazard vehicle, vehicle displaying a blue or green light or certain other motor vehicles; increases penalties for multiple violations.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

7/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules7/31/2024

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