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NY A07474

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Pretlow

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Lane change is required when safety and traffic conditions permit; speed reduction is the alternative when lane change is not possible

  • Applies to emergency vehicles displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, red, or blue lights, and tow/recovery vehicles performing roadside loading operations

  • Establishes fines of up to $100 for first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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