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A 4016

Fines imposed for failure to move over

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Conrad and 15 co-sponsors

A4016 aims to strengthen penalties for failing to move over for stopped emergency or official vehicles to improve roadway safety.

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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Bill Summary · A 4016

Summary: Bill A4016 — Fines Imposed for Failure to Move Over

Overview

Bill A4016, titled “Fines imposed for failure to move over,” is a New York State Assembly measure introduced on January 30, 2025. The bill would address penalties for motorists who fail to move over or slow down for stopped emergency or official vehicles on or near roadways. The measure is currently moving through the legislative process, having been amended and referred through multiple committees and now referred to Rules after prior actions in Transportation and Codes.

  • Status: REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: William Magnarelli
  • Notable cosponsors: Angelo Santabarbara (senior sponsor), John T. McDonald III, Demond Meeks, Erik Dilan, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Deborah Glick, and others
  • Related legislation: Senate companion S 4649

Purpose and Key Provisions (What the bill aims to change)

  • The central aim is to establish or modify fines for failure to move over for stopped or obstructed vehicles with active emergency or official indicators (e.g., flashing lights) on roadways.
  • The bill’s title indicates a focus on enforcement, aiming to enhance safety for police, fire, medical, and other responders, as well as highway workers, by ensuring motorists take appropriate safe precautions.
  • Specific penalty amounts, tiering, points, and any exemptions would be defined in the enacted text (A4016A). The materials provided do not include the exact fine schedule or enforcement details, but the amended version (A4016A) suggests there were proposed changes that were formally printed.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: Drivers operating on New York roadways who encounter stopped emergency or official vehicles with lights activated.
  • Secondary: Law enforcement, emergency responders, and roadway construction and maintenance personnel who rely on a safer work environment when responders are on-scene.

Legislative History and Timeline

  • 2025-01-30: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
  • 2025-03-26: AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION; PRINT NUMBER 4016A
  • 2025-04-02: REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
  • 2025-05-20: REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES (twice listed in actions)
  • Related: Senate companion bill S4649

Procedural Notes and Next Steps

  • If advanced, A4016 would proceed from Codes to Rules for potential floor action and eventual passage, subject to amendments.
  • As with companion legislation (S4649), passage could depend on cross-chamber negotiations and alignment with existing Move Over laws.
  • The fiscal impact (e.g., revenue from fines, administrative costs) is not specified in the provided materials.

Bottom Line

A4016 seeks to strengthen penalties for failing to move over for stopped emergency or official vehicles, reinforcing roadway safety. The bill has progressed through several committees and has an amended version (A4016A), with a Senate companion available as S4649. The exact fine amounts and enforcement specifics will be laid out in the bill’s text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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