New YorkProposal sets penalties for drivers who pass school buses with red lights on
Drivers convicted of passing a school bus with its red lights on for student pickup or drop-off would face penalties based on convictions within three years.
What it does
Drivers convicted of passing a school bus with its red lights on would face fines and possible jail time. Penalties depend on whether it is a first, second, or later conviction within three years.
Argument forDifferent penalties for repeat convictions could give drivers a stronger reason to stop for school buses picking up or dropping off students.
Argument againstDrivers could face jail as well as a fine, including up to 30 days for a first conviction and up to 180 days for later convictions.
More detail
The proposal sets fines and possible jail time for convictions. This applies to people convicted under Vehicle and Traffic Law section 1174(a) of passing a school bus with its red lights on while it picks up or drops off students. A court may impose a fine, jail time, or both. The printed fine amounts are unclear because old and replacement wording cannot be reliably separated. The proposal would take effect 90 days after it becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 11REFERRED TO RULESIntroduced
Public SafetyTransportation