The following new pieces of legislation went into effect as of the first of this month:
License tag frames that obscure any information will be assessed a $100 fine;
The Move Over law has been expanded to utility crews working at the side of the road to restore electric service after an accident or inclement weather. The fine for violating the law is $250. It also requires motorists to slow down and/or move to an inside lane for law enforcement personnel, rescue workers, firefighters, tow-truck operators, and state Department of Transportation vehicles.