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New Traffic Laws in New York for 2012 - Part 1

Posted On Dec 28, 2011 @ 12:02 AM by Ira Slavit

Three new traffic laws that will go into effect in 2012 include: (1) an expansion of the Move Over Law to include tow trucks and other hazard vehicles; (2) a rise from 2 to 3 points on a driver license for using a handheld phone or other portable electronic device while driving; and (3) a ban from being a school bus driver for anyone convicted of a wide range of crimes.