What's happening
This bill requires the New York DMV to raise the point value for railroad crossing violations from three to four points.
Why it matters
Increasing the penalty to four points for railroad crossing violations means drivers will face stiffer consequences on their driving records, which could lead to higher insurance rates or a greater risk of license suspension for repeat offenses.
By making violations more costly in terms of points, the law aims to deter dangerous behavior at railroad crossings, potentially reducing accidents and improving public safety.
The change signals that the state is prioritizing railroad crossing safety, responding to concerns about serious incidents at these intersections, and aligning penalties with the risks involved.
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Headline styles
Toughen Railroad Crossing Penalties
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
6 Co-sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to transportation
Full text
1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗
STATE OF NEW YORK
186
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 4, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. BUCHWALD, OTIS, MONTESANO, SALADINO, MAYER, HOOP- ER, ARROYO -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. RIVERA, SIMON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT requiring the department of motor vehicles to increase the assigned point value for violations involving a railroad crossing
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The department of motor vehicles shall increase the assigned point value from three points to four points for any violation involving a railroad crossing.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01578-01-7
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