New York S09026 allows the thruway authority to issue permits exempting ambulances and fire vehicles from tolls during emergency operations.

New York S09026 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 emergency operations. The authority may issue refunds for tolls incurred during emergency operations while the application for emergency services permits is pending. The authority is also directed to establish rules and regulations for the application process. The terms "ambulance," "fire vehicle," and "emergency operation" are defined according to existing vehicle and traffic law.

New York S09026 allows the thruway authority to issue permits exempting ambulances and fire vehicles from tolls during emergency operations.

New York S09026 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 emergency operations. The authority may issue refunds for tolls incurred during emergency operations while the application for emergency services permits is pending. The authority is also directed to establish rules and regulations for the application process. The terms "ambulance," "fire vehicle," and "emergency operation" are defined according to existing vehicle and traffic law.