NY S04804

Establishes "first responder safety zones" as designated areas up to 660 feet on highways adjacent to facilities where fire vehicles, police vehicles, ambulances, or emergency ambulance service vehicles are stationed

Sets a maximum speed limit of 15 miles per hour within first responder safety zones, with fines ranging from $90-$1,200 depending on how much the speed limit is exceeded

Requires drivers to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles displaying red, white, blue, or green lights within safety zones during active emergencies, with fines of up to $500 for first violations and up to $1,000 for second violations

Mandates one-year license suspension for drivers convicted of a third or subsequent violation of failing to yield to emergency vehicles in safety zones

Requires safety zones to be marked with signage at each end and white hash marks painted on the road surface, installed according to DOT standards and the manual on uniform traffic control devices