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- Referred to transportation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to reflective material on stop signs
Purpose
To require all municipalities to install reflective materials along the length of poles supporting stop signs.
Summary of provisions
The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 1172-a.
Justification
Tree limbs and other obstacles in the line of sight of drivers often impair the visibility of stop signs. This is particularly a problem at night. Obstructed stop signs create a hazardous situation, endangering pedestrians and drivers alike. This legislation requires all cities, towns, villages, etc. in the State of New York to install reflective materials along the length of poles supporting stop signs.
Legislative history
S.92 of 2007-08; S.323 of 2005-06; S.17 of 2003-04; S.4379 of 2001-02.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 180 days after it shall have become a law.
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