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New York Ramps Up July 4th Traffic Enforcement, Focus on 'Move Over' Law
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New York Ramps Up July 4th Traffic Enforcement, Focus on 'Move Over' Law

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced increased traffic enforcement for the July 4th holiday weekend.
  • The operation will focus on the "Move Over" law, which requires drivers to slow down and change lanes for stopped vehicles on the roadside.
  • Enforcement will also target impaired driving, aggressive driving, and reckless maneuvers, with fines up to $150 and points on licenses for violations.

New York is stepping up traffic enforcement for the busy July 4th holiday weekend, with Governor Kathy Hochul announcing a statewide operation from June 29 to July 5. The primary focus will be on enforcing the "Move Over" law, designed to protect roadside workers, emergency personnel, and other motorists.

Stay alert, reduce your speed, and move over into another lane when there is a vehicle on the shoulder.

— AuthoritiesA statement urging drivers to comply with the 'Move Over' law.

Drivers are urged to remain alert, reduce speed, and move to another lane when approaching a stopped vehicle on the shoulder. Violators of the "Move Over" law face a minimum fine of $150 and two points on their license for a first offense. Last year, authorities issued over 49,000 tickets during the holiday period, with 612 specifically for "Move Over" violations.

Employees and first responders will continue to be on the road to assist travelers.

— Frank G. HoareExecutive Director of the New York State Thruway Authority, emphasizing the need for the 'Move Over' law.

Beyond the "Move Over" law, the operation will also target impaired driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, aggressive driving behaviors, and other reckless maneuvers. State and local agencies will increase their presence on roadways to detect and deter dangerous driving. The campaign is funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC).

New York will do what is necessary to make travel as smooth and safe as possible.

— Kathy HochulGovernor Hochul's statement on ensuring safe travel during the holiday.

Governor Hochul emphasized the importance of responsible celebration for the nation's 250th anniversary of independence. She stated that New York will do everything possible to ensure safe and smooth travel. The governor also highlighted that road safety is a shared responsibility, declaring "zero tolerance" for reckless individuals who endanger others and advising people to plan their return trips if consuming alcohol.

Zero tolerance for reckless individuals who put others at risk.

— Kathy HochulGovernor Hochul's warning against dangerous driving.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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