New York A08980 prohibits using devices that affect traffic-control signals, with penalties for possession, use, and resulting injuries or deaths.

New York A08980 amends the vehicle and traffic law to prohibit the operation of any motor vehicle equipped with a device that affects traffic-control signals. Possession of such a device is a traffic infraction, while use is a class A misdemeanor. If use results in personal injury or death, it is a class E felony. The bill defines "traffic-control signal preemption device" as any device designed to change traffic-control signal indications. Exceptions are made for authorized emergency vehicles and public transportation.

New York A08980 prohibits using devices that affect traffic-control signals, with penalties for possession, use, and resulting injuries or deaths.

New York A08980 amends the vehicle and traffic law to prohibit the operation of any motor vehicle equipped with a device that affects traffic-control signals. Possession of such a device is a traffic infraction, while use is a class A misdemeanor. If use results in personal injury or death, it is a class E felony. The bill defines "traffic-control signal preemption device" as any device designed to change traffic-control signal indications. Exceptions are made for authorized emergency vehicles and public transportation.