Local law · Int 0081-2026
Requiring authorized emergency vehicles to have an emergency signal device that emits pulsating, low-frequency tones
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring authorized emergency vehicles to have an emergency signal device that emits pulsating, low-frequency tones
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require all authorized emergency vehicles in New York City to be equipped with an additional siren, often called a rumbler, which emits a pulsating, low-frequency tone between 175 and 400 hertz to create vibrations that alert pedestrians and motorists to the presence of the emergency vehicle.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Crystal Hudson and 4 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
NYC Council