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Transportation
Increased Penalties for Speeding in a Work Zone
S.4647 (Cooney) / A.4015 (Magnarelli)
CSEA Position: Support
This legislation increases penalties for speeding in a work
zone. Penalties for speeding in a work zone have not been
updated since 2003. This will more appropriately penalize
drivers who speed in work zones and will help to deter these
behaviors.
Increased Penalties for Violating the Move Over Law
S.4649 (Cooney) / A.4016 (Magnarelli)
CSEA Position: Support
This legislation increases penalties for failing to comply with New York State’s Move Over Law. The
Move Over Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when approaching a vehicle on the
roadside. This law protects highway workers, first responders, and anyone stopped on the side of
the road. However, many drivers fail to comply, putting lives at risk. This will more appropriately
penalize drivers who fail to comply with the law and will help to deter these behaviors.
Increasing Penalties for Assaulting a Transportation Worker
S.8184 (Cooney) / A.8854 (Dinowitz)
CSEA Position: Support
This bill increases criminal penalties for assaulting transportation workers, including Motor
Vehicle License Examiners, Motor Vehicle Representatives, and highway workers (state, local
government, or private sector). Increasing penalties for assaulting these workers will deter future
violence and help ensure employees can go to work without fear of being assaulted or killed.
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