The Swift Access For Emergency Response Actions Preservation Program (SAFER APP) bill authorizes the Attorney General to intervene in traffic conditions caused by turn-by-turn navigation systems that may create emergency situations within municipalities. Under this legislation, a municipality's governing body can adopt a resolution requesting the Attorney General to investigate whether the use of these navigation systems leads to excessive vehicular traffic that poses a public safety hazard. The resolution must be approved by the Commissioner of Transportation within 90 days, and if approved, the Attorney General will assess the situation and determine if an emergency condition exists. If so, the Attorney General will notify relevant entities to reroute traffic accordingly.
Additionally, the bill imposes penalties on any person, business, or entity that fails to comply with the Attorney General's order to detour or reroute traffic after being notified of an emergency condition. Such non-compliance can result in fines of up to $5,000 per day, which will be directed to the affected municipality until compliance is achieved. This legislation aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that traffic management systems respond effectively to emergency conditions.