Mental health crisis responders will soon have lights on vehicles

WESTCHESTER, N.Y. (PIX11) – In an emergency, seconds can make the difference between life and death. 

That's why a new law aims to get the right first responders where they need to go—and fast. 

The so-called "Green Light Law" soon goes into effect statewide. It allows trained mobile mental health crisis responders to install green lights on the dashboard of their cars to let other drivers know when they're on their way to assist in a behavioral health crisis.

The idea originated in Westchester County...