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Requires drivers to stop for pedestrians on sidewalks and in crosswalks
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Anthony H. Palumbo
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5033
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians on sidewalks and in crosswalks
Purpose
Relates to requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians on sidewalks and in cross walks.
Summary of provisions
All drivers of a vehicle must stop for any pedestrian on or approaching on any sidewalk extending across such alleyway, building entrance, road or driveway. All drivers shall stop for a pedestrian crossing a roadway within a crosswalk. However, pedestrians shall yield to all vehicles when crossing a roadway where a tunnel or overpass exists.
Justification
This bill is being introduced in order to better protect crosswalk pedestrians within New York State. Each year numerous pedestrians are injured or killed while crossing legally from crosswalks. It has been found that the word YIELD does not permit residence the right away to cross safely. Requiring motor vehicles to STOP instead of YIELD will prevent pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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