Beginning March 27, 2024, New York’s Move Over Law extends to all stopped vehicles on the roadway, according to a reminder from Governor Kathy Hochul’s office.

According to the Governor’s office, between 2016 to 2020, 37 individuals were killed outside disabled vehicles in New York.

Nationally, nearly 300 drivers are struck and killed roadside every year.

The law came into effect in 2010 and has been expanded several times to cover hazard vehicles, highway worker vehicles and tow trucks.

Under the expanded law, when a driver approaches a vehicle stopped along either shoulder of the road, they should either change into a lane not immediately adjacent to the vehicle, or slow to a reasonable speed if unable to safely make a lane change.

“The safety of all New Yorkers is my top priority, especially those pulled over to the side of the road,” Governor Hochul said. “If you see that you are approaching a disabled vehicle, slow down and move over as best you can to give them some space.”

All 50 states have “Move Over” laws, yet one-third of Americans are not aware of these laws, according to to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.