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Enact a proposed Local Law entitled “A Local Law Establishing a Demonstration Program Imposing Fines for Failure to Stop For a School Bus Displaying a Red Visual Signal or Stop-Arm”
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY LUIS ALVAREZ, VICE CHAIR OF THE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM IMPOSING FINES FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS DISPLAYING A RED VISUAL SIGNAL OR STOP-ARM”
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan is desirous of establishing a Demonstration Program imposing fines for failure to stop for a school bus displaying a red visual signal or stop-arm in Sullivan County, and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 1174-a of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on owners of vehicles for failure of the operators to comply with Section 1174 when meeting a school bus marked and equipped as provided in subdivisions 20 and 21-c of Section 375 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby adopts the attached local law regarding such Demonstration Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Local Law shall become effective as of the date of filing with the New York Secretary of State.