Establishes first responder safety zones and sets speed limits within these zones.

The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to establish first responder safety zones, defined as areas not exceeding 660 feet on a highway where emergency vehicles are stationed. It mandates that these zones be clearly marked and signed, alerting motorists to yield the right of way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles. The bill also sets speed limits within these zones, requiring that no vehicle drive faster than 15 miles per hour.

Establishes first responder safety zones and sets speed limits within these zones.

The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to establish first responder safety zones, defined as areas not exceeding 660 feet on a highway where emergency vehicles are stationed. It mandates that these zones be clearly marked and signed, alerting motorists to yield the right of way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles. The bill also sets speed limits within these zones, requiring that no vehicle drive faster than 15 miles per hour.