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"Move Over" law expanded

By WKTV News

Story Created: Dec 26, 2011 at 9:36 AM EST

Story Updated: Dec 27, 2011 at 9:02 AM EST

ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The "Move Over" traffic safety law will be expanded on New Year's Day to include tow truck operators and other authorized personnel involved in roadside assistance or highway maintenance.

The law requires that, when possible, motorists must change lanes when they approach an incident where there is a vehicle with flashing red or amber lights. The new law adds the amber lights. When it is not possible to move over, or there is only one lane, drivers must slow down.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, the Move Over law is expanded to cover "hazard vehicles," such as tow trucks, HELP trucks, highway maintenance trucks and any other vehicle being used in the construction or maintenance of roadways.

Drivers who violate the Move Over law could be fined up to $275, plus a court surcharge of $85, and sentenced to up to 15 days in jail. The driver also could be assessed three points on their driving record.
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