New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5129A, sponsored by Senator Lea Webb, on September 29, 2023, expanding the state's Move Over Law beyond emergency responders to cover every non-emergency vehicle stopped on the roadway, according to the New York Governor's Office. The expansion took effect to give every disabled motorist the same legal protection emergency vehicles already received.
Operator takeaway
New York's expanded Move Over duty applies to every disabled vehicle on the shoulder. Refresh your customer-facing roadside instructions to reflect that any motorist with hazards now triggers the duty.