New York S00031 amends the public authorities law to allow the thruway authority to issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles, exempting them.

New York S00031 amends the public authorities law to authorize the thruway authority to issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles, exempting them from paying tolls on the New York state thruway when engaged in an emergency operation. The authority may choose to issue these permits or issue refunds for tolls incurred during such operations. The bill also mandates the authority to establish rules and regulations for the application process for these emergency services permits.

New York S00031 amends the public authorities law to allow the thruway authority to issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles, exempting them.

New York S00031 amends the public authorities law to authorize the thruway authority to issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles, exempting them from paying tolls on the New York state thruway when engaged in an emergency operation. The authority may choose to issue these permits or issue refunds for tolls incurred during such operations. The bill also mandates the authority to establish rules and regulations for the application process for these emergency services permits.