New York Statewide Speed Week Targets Speeding, Move Over Violations

Traffic enforcement initiatives targeting speeding and violations of the Move Over law are underway in multiple states this June. In Iowa, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is conducting a Move Over Law enforcement project from June 17 to 19, educating drivers and increasing patrols, with penalties including fines and potential license suspension. Meanwhile, New York State Police are conducting their annual Speed Week campaign from June 9 through 15, focusing on speeding, aggressive driving, and Move Over law violations using both marked and undercover vehicles. Speeding is a major concern, contributing to nearly one-third of the state's fatal crashes, with 307 fatal and over 11,000 injury crashes in 2023 linked to speed in New York. Last year’s Speed Week saw over 22,000 tickets issued in New York, including more than 11,000 for speeding and nearly 600 for Move Over law violations. Authorities emphasize the importance of these campaigns in reducing traffic deaths and injuries by enforcing laws protecting emergency and roadside vehicles.