New York's expanded Move Over law took effect on March 27, 2024, requiring drivers to slow down or move over for all stopped vehicles on the roadside — not just emergency vehicles and tow trucks — after Governor Hochul signed the expansion in fall 2023, according to Spectrum News. The law had previously been expanded approximately a decade ago to include tow truck drivers.
Operator takeaway
A broader Move Over law normalizes the lane-change behavior for all stopped vehicles — which means drivers are more likely to move over for your truck too, reducing your shoulder exposure.