S 1494 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to penalties for striking a pedestrian crossing a street while operating a motor vehicle

This bill adds 5 points to a driver's record for convictions or guilty pleas related to hitting pedestrians while operating a motor vehicle under Vehicle and Traffic Law sections 1151 or 1151-a. It directly affects drivers convicted of these specific traffic violations. The key provision requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to amend rules to implement this penalty. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 10, 2025
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Pat Fahy
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