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Senator · Senate District 3
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A5519C
- Amended on third reading 4278c
- Amended on third reading 4278b
- Amended on third reading 4278a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.524
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Exempts fire vehicles from the weight restrictions of other vehicles
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4278C
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to exempting fire vehicles from the weight restrictions of other vehicles
Purpose
This bill would allow fire departments to legally operate apparatus being used for the purpose of public safety, but which violate New York's weight restrictions
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Adds a new subdivision 23 to section 385 of the vehicle and traffic law to exempt fire vehicles from the certain weight and dimension restrictions
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
New York is one of only several states which do not specifically exempt fire vehicles from weight restrictions under the vehicle and traffic law. This has caused fire departments to either knowingly disregard the laws to operate necessary emergency vehicles or purchase vehicles that are inadequate in order to adhere to the legal weight restrictions. Currently, an average tandem axle Tower Ladder will weigh approximately 80,000 pounds. These vehicles are being operated out of compliance on a daily basis.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal impact on the state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take immediately.
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