New York S06614 amends vehicle and traffic law to increase penalties for failing to yield to authorized emergency vehicles.

New York S06614 amends Section 1144 of the vehicle and traffic law to establish escalating penalties for failing to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. A first conviction results in a fine of up to $300, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. A second conviction within ten years incurs a fine of up to $600, imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both. A third or subsequent conviction within ten years imposes a fine of up to $900, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S06614 amends vehicle and traffic law to increase penalties for failing to yield to authorized emergency vehicles.

New York S06614 amends Section 1144 of the vehicle and traffic law to establish escalating penalties for failing to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. A first conviction results in a fine of up to $300, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. A second conviction within ten years incurs a fine of up to $600, imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both. A third or subsequent conviction within ten years imposes a fine of up to $900, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both. The act takes effect immediately.