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Grants motor vehicles participating in a funeral procession the right-of-way over other motor vehicles
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Mark J.F. Schroeder
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the right-of-way of vehicles participating in a funeral procession
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to give properly identified vehicles in a funeral procession the right-of-way at intersections and other roads.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this measure adds a new section to the vehicle and traffic law (section 1144-a) requiring properly identified vehicles using their "hazard lights" to maintain the right-of-way while participating in a funeral procession.
Subsection (b) provides that such drivers must use due care when in the funeral procession.
Subsection (c) requires that any driver in a funeral procession must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle with its siren or lights activated.
Justification
Many municipalities are experiencing problems surrounding funeral processions and their intentions to proceed through traffic signals. Under existing law, these processions do not have the right-of-way through these signals unless a police officer is present. Funeral processions regularly travel through a signal as a courtesy extended by other motorists.
Compounding this difficult situation is the fact that a growing number of police agencies no longer provide police escorts for funeral processions.
Legislative history
2001-02: S.1338 No action 2003-04: S.1106 No action 2005-06: S.773 Referred to Transportation 2007-08: S.2814 Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
None to New York State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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