New York S06552 mandates rear-facing green lights on municipal snowplows and restricts green light use on privately-owned snow removal vehicles.

New York S06552 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require green lights on municipal snowplows to face rearward. It restricts the use of green lights or a combination of green and amber lights on privately-owned vehicles used for ice and snow removal, except those under contract with a municipality. Additionally, it prohibits the use of devices displaying combination green and white flashing lights on privately-owned snow removal vehicles. Violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York S06552 mandates rear-facing green lights on municipal snowplows and restricts green light use on privately-owned snow removal vehicles.

New York S06552 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require green lights on municipal snowplows to face rearward. It restricts the use of green lights or a combination of green and amber lights on privately-owned vehicles used for ice and snow removal, except those under contract with a municipality. Additionally, it prohibits the use of devices displaying combination green and white flashing lights on privately-owned snow removal vehicles. Violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.