This Law Changed in 2023, and Thousands of New York Drivers Still Don’t Understand It | Carscoops

This Law Changed in 2023, and Thousands of New York Drivers Still Don’t Understand It | Carscoops

      Citations for violations of New York’s Move Over Law are on track to set new records, with fines reaching as high as $450 and additional points on drivers' licenses.

      Reports indicate a 40 percent increase in violations since the expansion of the rules in 2023. In 2024, more than 12,000 citations were issued, and 2025 is already close to matching that figure.

      Drivers are required by law to slow down and move over when they see flashing lights on the roadside; it's not just a matter of courtesy. Many states now enforce this rule for any stationary vehicle or road user, but it seems New York drivers are struggling to comply.

      Authorities anticipate a rise in violations of about 40 percent compared to 2023. Interestingly, they have already exceeded the number of tickets issued in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 combined in just the first few months of 2025.

      A Notable Increase in Citations

      Data from state police highlights this significant rise. Troopers issued 8,852 citations in 2023, which increased to 12,322 in 2024. So far in 2025, officers have already issued 11,436 tickets, indicating they are on track to surpass the previous year's total. In some counties, such as Broome, citations for this year have already exceeded the entire 2024 count.

      Trooper Charles Murphy, president of the state Troopers Police Benevolent Association, emphasized the dangers of ignoring the law: “If you’re driving past someone at 65 mph, it’s inherently unsafe if someone’s standing there, or if you encounter a mechanical issue with your vehicle.”

      Recent incidents underscore these risks. State Police spokesperson Beau Duffy noted, “We continue to see accidents involving highway workers and our own troopers due to failing to move over.” In one serious instance, a state trooper was injured when a semi-truck driver disregarded the law and crashed into the trooper’s patrol vehicle during a traffic stop.

      Significant Financial Penalties

      The financial repercussions are severe. First-time offenders can incur up to a $150 fine, plus additional surcharges, along with two license points. Repeat offenders face fines of up to $450.

      “People get a ticket, and they remember it going forward,” stated state Assembly Transportation Committee Chair William Magnarelli. “We need to ensure compliance with our laws, as many individuals simply disregard them.”

      Lawmakers and police hope that stricter enforcement will effectively convey the importance of the law, ultimately protecting drivers from fines and potentially hazardous situations on the road.

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This Law Changed in 2023, and Thousands of New York Drivers Still Don’t Understand It | Carscoops

Citations issued under New York's Move Over Law are expected to set new records, with fines reaching as high as $450 and points added to licenses.