New Traffic Law Starts Today In New York State

Today drivers all across New York State will need to pay attention to vehicles that are pulled over to the side of the road.

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Today marks the start of New York's new "Move Over" law where vehicles will now have to move over for all disabled vehicles, not just for emergency, police, and construction vehicles.

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Under the new law, you could be fined up to $150 for a first offense. A second offense within 18 months of the first means a fine of up to $300. A third offense within 18 months means a fine of up to $450.

If you violated New York’s Move Over Law, it is a 2-point offense on your driver's license. If you receive 6 points within 18 months, you will be required to pay an additional fine called the Driver Responsibility Assessment.

 This is separate from the fine and is paid directly to the DMV. A DRA costs $300 for the first six points. Each additional point adds another $75.

Violating New York’s Move Over Law could also have an impact on your insurance premiums.  

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Studies have shown that a conviction for a moving violation can result in a hike in rates of up to 20% or more.