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NY A08980
Bill
Status
8/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paula Kay
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AI Summary
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Defines "traffic-control signal preemption device" as any device designed to change or interrupt traffic signal patterns, including mobile infrared transmitters
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Prohibits the purchase, possession, manufacture, installation, sale, or distribution of preemption devices except for authorized emergency vehicles and public transportation vehicles
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Exempts authorized emergency vehicle personnel (during emergency operations), public transportation operators, and traffic signal maintenance workers from the prohibition
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Establishes penalties: $5,000 fine per device and Class A misdemeanor for unauthorized manufacturing/selling; $100-$300 fine for unauthorized purchase/possession; Class A misdemeanor for unauthorized use to change signals
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Elevates violation to Class E felony if unauthorized use of a preemption device results in serious physical injury or death
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Prohibits the operation of any motor vehicle equipped with a device which affects the operation of traffic-control signals; provides that the possession of such a device shall constitute a traffic infraction, use thereof is a class A misdemeanor, and use which results in personal injury or death shall constitute a class E felony.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026