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NY A07474
Bill
Status
3/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Requires drivers approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks, recovery vehicles, or highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights to either change lanes away from the vehicle or reduce speed and be prepared to stop
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Lane change is required when safety and traffic conditions permit; speed reduction is the alternative when lane change is not possible
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Applies to emergency vehicles displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, red, or blue lights, and tow/recovery vehicles performing roadside loading operations
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Establishes fines of up to $100 for first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires a driver approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow or recovery trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights to switch lanes or reduce the speed of the driver's vehicle, and be prepared to stop the vehicle; institutes a fine for failing to move over or slow down.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026