Assembly bill · A171 (2025-26)
Authorizes drivers to disobey a traffic-control device or signal, after exercising reasonable care, in order to yield the right of way to an authorized…
New York State Assembly
Same as S2569, the matching bill in the Senate.
Sponsor: Simcha Eichenstein (Assembly Member, District 48, Democratic)
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Authorizes drivers to disobey a traffic-control device or signal, after exercising reasonable care, in order to yield the right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle
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Summary
Authorizes drivers to disobey a traffic-control device or signal, after exercising reasonable care, in order to yield the right of way to an authorized emergency vehicle.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Transportation · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
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