Relates to penalties for failure to yield to authorized emergency vehicles

This bill increases penalties for drivers who fail to yield to emergency vehicles. It establishes tiered fines and jail terms: a first offense carries up to $300 or 30 days in jail, a second offense within ten years up to $600 or 90 days, and a third or subsequent offense within ten years up to $900 or 180 days. The law applies directly to drivers who violate yielding requirements under vehicle and traffic law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.