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NY A10261
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
- Authorizes emergency roadside service vehicles, tow trucks, and highway assistance vehicles to use vehicle-mounted variable message signs when responding to roadside emergencies or disabled vehicles
- Restricts use to when vehicles are lawfully stopped on the shoulder or at the roadside
- Limits messages to safety-related communications only, including "slow down/move over" warnings and directional arrows consistent with national traffic safety standards
- Prohibits use of the signs for advertising or general traffic control purposes
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the use of vehicle-mounted variable message signs on emergency road service vehicles, tow trucks and highway assistance vehicles when such vehicles are responding to roadside emergencies or disabled vehicles, only for safety-related communications.
Last Action
referred to transportation
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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