| The following is from the NYSP website: http://www.troopers.state.ny.us/Traffic_Safety/Move_Over_Act/
Ambrose-Searles 'Move Over Act'
Effective January 1, 2011
Protects law enforcement officers and emergency workers stopped along roadways while performing their duties.
•Drivers must use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle that displays red and/or white emergency lighting.
•On all roads and highways, drivers must reduce speed;
•On Parkways and other controlled access highways with multiple lanes, drivers must move from the lane immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle, unless traffic or other hazards exist to prevent doing so safely.
Penalties:
•Fine of up to $275, plus mandatory court surcharges
•Two points on the driver's license record
For more information refer to the December 15, 2010 news release http://www.troopers.state.ny.us/Public_Information/2010_News_Releases/12-15-10_Drivers_Beware_Ambrose-Searles_Move_Over_Act_to_Begin_January_1st_2011.cfm |
