S105-B Requires operators of commercial vehicles to use New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) approved safeguards designed to prevent loose substances from becoming dislodged during transport.

S541/A5345 Authorizes the discretionary imposition of emergency costs against those convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving while alcohol impaired.

S561 Amends the Vehicle & Traffic Law (VTL) to provide for enforcement of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license in a parking lot.

S562 Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with a video display device within the view of the operator.

S587/A2453 Prohibits the writing, sending or reading of text messages on mobile telephone while driving.

S604 Prohibits the use of portable electronic devices by learners permit holders.

S685/A4655 Requires tow truck operators to exercise due caution when approaching a parked, stopped or standing hazard vehicle.  For operators of vehicles on controlled access highways, provides that such "due caution" shall include moving over to an adjacent highway lane.

S764/A317 Requires insurance carriers to provide an appropriate insurance premium discount to vehicles.

S787/A3783 Increases penalties for criminal convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs where a child, uder the age of 17, is a passenger.

S805/A1524 Allows certain defenses for parking violations despite the fact that a default judgement has been entered.

S879 Establishes and defines traffic infractions for improper use and entry of preferential use (high occupancy vehicle) lanes and provides reasonable penalties for such infractions.

S903 Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law, in particular, the Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Registration Act, so as to increase consumer protection against abuses in the automobile repair industry.

S1169/A225 Requires all occupants to wear safety belts when riding in the rear seat of a motor vehicle.

S1244/A4054 Dedicates revenue collected from fines imposed on motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus to establish a school bus safety program. 

S1373 Enacts a comprehensive program which ensures that the serious problem of motor vehicle theft in this state is more effectively addressed by the criminal justice system.

S1380/A1434 Enables policyholders enrolled in the “Combat Auto Theft” (C.A.T.) program to receive automobile insurance premium reductions.

A1396/A2904 Prohibits the imposition of “turn-in fees” at the end of a motor vehicle lease.

S1493/A3609 Includes tinted windows and license plate covers in the annual motor vehicle safety inspection.

S1547/A4184 Provides that police automobile accident reports shall include information on cellular phone presence in vehicles involved in crashes and whether cellular phone use is known or suspected as a contributing factor in such crashes.

S1548/A4564 Enacts the Omnibus Auto Theft Victim Protection Act to promote citizen involvement in deterring motor vehicle theft and apprehending those responsible by establishing a toll-free hotline to provide police with information needed to combat auto theft.  Restricts funds raised by the state surcharge on automobile insurance to anti-theft programs.

S1555/A1968 Directs the Department of Transportation to survey areas of the state with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens and utilize the results to study methods to reduce dangers to pedestrians in the identified areas.

S1807/A2791 Prohibits the use of any device which affects the operation of a traffic control signal.

S1877 Prohibits the use of portable electronic devices by Junior Driver (DJ) License holders.

S1899/A490 Expands the definition of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the second degree.

S2250/A669 Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law, to allow bicycle operators the option of equipping their bicycles with amber or red lights on the rear of bicycles.

S2880/A1691 Requires motor vehicle operators to exercise due caution when approaching a parked, stopped or standing hazard vehicle.  For operators of vehicles on controlled access highways, provides that such “due caution” shall include moving over to an adjacent highway lane.

S3619/A8568 Enacts improvements to the state’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system for young drivers by requiring applicants for a DJ license to submit the affirmation of their parent or guardian that the applicant has had 50 hours of driving experience, 15 of which must occur after sunset; eliminates the reference to limited class DJ and MJ licenses; restricts the number of occupants in vehicles operated by junior license holders to no more than one unrelated passenger under 21 years of age; limits plea bargaining for traffic offenses by holders of class DJ or MJ permits and licenses; prohibits holders of a DJ license from operating a motor vehicle while using a portable electronic device.

S3623/A8612 Enhances the state’s current booster seat law by including children seven years of age.

S3745/A7330 This legislation authorizes the City of Yonkers to adopt a “red light camera” program.  Under current law, only the City of New York is authorized to operate such a program on a test basis.

S3746/A7332 Authorizes the City of Rochester to implement a “Red Light Camera” program.

S3747/A7331 Authorizes the City of Buffalo to implement a “Red Light Camera” program.

S3748/A7333 Authorizes Suffolk County to implement a “Red Light Camera” program.

S3749/A7329 Authorizes Nassau County to implement a “Red Light Camera” program.

S3750/A7328 Authorizes New York City to increase the amount of cameras in the “Red Light Camera” program by an additional 50 cameras.

S3812 Authorizes the City of Syracuse to implement a “Red Light Camera” program.

S4128/A7508 Prohibits the use of any device which affects the operation of a traffic control signal.

S4416/A6148 Includes tinted windows in the annual motor vehicle safety inspection.

S4909/A7064 Provides for a mandatory surcharge of $50 for traffic infractions in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

S5174 Enhances the ability of traffic incident responders to remove vehicles, cargo and debris from a roadway to speed the clearance of traffic lanes, thus improving safety and enhancing mobility for the driving public.

S6125 Increases penalties for criminal convictions of driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol with a passenger under age 16 in the vehicle.

S6692 Provides that use of a portable electronic device shall be a primary offense.