A practice followed by professional truck drivers for decades would become law under a bill in the New York Legislature.

Under A4260, sponsored by Assemblyman William Magee, D-Nelson, drivers would be required to reduce speed when approaching an emergency vehicle parked by the road with their lights flashing.

The proposal is designed to protect police and other emergency personnel during roadside stops.

Violators would be subject to a fine up to $100 and/or 15 days in jail, as well as two points on their license.

“The job of our police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel is hard enough as they put their lives on the line everyday in answering the call of duty,” Magee said in a statement. “This bill will help to further protect our first responders by ensuring that motorists drive at a prudent and appropriate reduced speed when approaching and passing an emergency scene.”

The bill is in the Assembly Codes Committee.