New York A06400 amends vehicle and traffic law to increase penalties for failing to yield to emergency vehicles.

New York A06400 amends Section 1144 of the vehicle and traffic law to increase penalties for failing to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. For a first conviction, violators face a fine of up to $300 or imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. A second conviction within ten years results in a fine of up to $600 or imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both. A third or subsequent conviction within ten years carries a fine of up to $900 or imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A06400 amends vehicle and traffic law to increase penalties for failing to yield to emergency vehicles.

New York A06400 amends Section 1144 of the vehicle and traffic law to increase penalties for failing to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. For a first conviction, violators face a fine of up to $300 or imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. A second conviction within ten years results in a fine of up to $600 or imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both. A third or subsequent conviction within ten years carries a fine of up to $900 or imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both. The act takes effect immediately.