ALBANY (AP) -- New York State Police say they pulled over 197 drivers on the Thruway during January in an effort to enforce the new "move over" law.
The law effective Jan. 1 requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching service vehicles such as tow trucks and maintenance trucks with flashing amber lights.
The original "move over" law requires drivers to switch lanes away from a stopped police or fire department vehicle when its lights are flashing.
The January stops were to raise awareness.
Now State Police Major Robert Meyers says tickets will be issued.
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