VTL 509-K — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 509-J Compliance required up ARTICLE 19-A Special Requirements For Bus Drivers next SECTION 509-L Drugs, controlled substances and intoxicating liquor Viewing most recent revision (from 2026-07-03) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2026-07-03 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 509-K Ill or fatigued operator Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 5, ARTICLE 19-A * § 509-k. Ill or fatigued operator. No driver shall operate a bus and a motor carrier shall not permit a driver to operate a bus while the driver's ability or alertness is so impaired, or so likely to become impaired, through fatigue, illness or any other cause, as to make it unsafe for him to begin or continue to operate the bus. At the request of the driver or the motor carrier such illness, fatigue, or other cause shall be certified by a qualified physician. However, in a case of grave emergency where the hazard to occupants of the bus or other users of the highway would be increased by compliance with this section, the driver may continue to operate the bus to the nearest place at which that hazard is removed. * NB Effective until August 25, 2026 * § 509-k. Ill or fatigued operator. No driver shall operate a bus and a motor carrier shall not permit a driver to operate a bus while the driver's ability or alertness is so impaired, or so likely to become impaired, through fatigue, illness or any other cause, as to make it unsafe for such driver to begin or continue to operate the bus. At the request of the driver or the motor carrier such illness, fatigue, or other cause shall be certified by a qualified physician or nurse practitioner. However, in a case of grave emergency where the hazard to occupants of the bus or other users of the highway would be increased by compliance with this section, the driver may continue to operate the bus to the nearest place at which that hazard is removed. * NB Effective August 25, 2026