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S8480Senate2009-2010 Session

Requires the development of a program addressing the problem of wrong way drivers on New York interstate highways

Sponsor Carl L. MarcellinoSD-5
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Carl L. Marcellino

Senator · Senate District 5

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BILL NUMBER:S8480

Title of bill

An act to amend the highway law, in relation to requiring the develop- ment of a program addressing the problem of wrong way drivers on New York interstate highways

Purpose

This legislation requires the New York State Department of Transporta- tion, in consultation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, to develop a program to address the problem of wrong way drivers in New York State.

Summary of provisions

The highway law is amended by adding a new section 67 to require the New York State Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, to develop a program to address the prob- lem of wrong way drivers in New York State within one year.

Justification

Tragic incidents of wrong way driving our occurring at an alarming rate. On July 5, 2010 at approximately 6 am, Huntington resident John Rey was driving his Super Shuttle van, as he did responsibly for over 25 years, and was hit head-on on by a drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. The drunk driver entered the expressway going the wrong direction. Mr. Rey was taken to New York Hospital in Queens. After 16 days of a brutal fight for his life, he passed away on July 22, 2010.

There have been too many unjust deaths that did not have to happen if the wrong-way drivers were prevented from entering the highway the wrong-way. This legislation requires the New York State Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, to develop a program to address the problem of wrong way drivers within one year.

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New bill.

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Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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