Requires all vehicles move over or slow down for parked, stopped and standing vehicles on highways and requires at least one question regarding such requirement on the licensing exam

Summary

The bill amends New York’s vehicle and traffic law to require motorists on highways and parkways to change lanes or reduce speed when approaching parked, stopped or standing vehicles, including emergency and hazard vehicles. It also mandates that the Department of Motor Vehicles give move‑over information to license applicants and include at least one move‑over question on the licensing exam. The aim is to better protect roadside workers and other stopped vehicles.

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