8/19/03-Gov. George Pataki has signed into law legislation that will hike penalties for truckers who don’t follow designated truck routes.
The new law is intended to cut down on the heavy truck traffic some residential areas, particularly in New York City, face when drivers use undesignated routes.
Under A1433, the maximum fine for first-time offenders will increase from $100 to $500; while the maximum for repeat offenders will jump from $300 to $2,000. Additionally, violators will have points added to their driving record and could face as much as 90 days in jail.
The new law takes effect Nov. 1.

7/21/03-The Assembly and Senate have approved a bill that increases penalties for truckers who violate designated truck routes in cities with a population of one million or more.
Under A1433, sponsored by Assemblyman Joseph Lentol, D-Brooklyn, the minimum fine would be raised to $200 while the maximum for repeat offenders would be $2,000. Additionally, violators could face imprisonment.
The bill was delivered to the governor ’s desk July 17.