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BILL NUMBER:S2082
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to disregarding a lawful order of a police officer to stop a motor vehicle
Purpose/summary of provisions
To criminalize intentional flight by a motor vehicle operator to avoid apprehension by a police officer. A new section 1102-a is added to the Vehicle and Traffic Law. This section makes it a misdemeanor for a motor vehicle operator to intentionally flee or attempt to evade a police officer after having been signaled or directed to stop by such police officer.
Justification
Current Vehicle and Traffic Law §1102, a traffic infraction, is inadequate to deter motorists from attempting to evade apprehension by police officers for such offenses as driving while intoxicated, which is a misdemeanor. While virtually all police departments regulate pursuit of fleeing motor vehicles by police officers, those pursuits which do occur jeopardize the safety of all involved, including innocent citizens. Intentionally fleeing or evading apprehension by a police officer should be punished as a misdemeanor.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
The first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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