New York A05519 allows passing a stopped school bus on highways with six or more lanes if separated by a median or barrier.

New York A05519 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow vehicles to pass a stopped school bus on highways with six or more lanes, provided the vehicle is traveling in the opposite direction and is separated from the school bus by a median or permanent barrier. This change applies to vehicles encountering a school bus with its red lights activated, signaling it has stopped to load or unload students. The law takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.

New York A05519 allows passing a stopped school bus on highways with six or more lanes if separated by a median or barrier.

New York A05519 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow vehicles to pass a stopped school bus on highways with six or more lanes, provided the vehicle is traveling in the opposite direction and is separated from the school bus by a median or permanent barrier. This change applies to vehicles encountering a school bus with its red lights activated, signaling it has stopped to load or unload students. The law takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.