New York Targets Truck Bridge Strikes | Albany News

New York’s cracking down on truck bridge strikes with a bold new campaign—over 300 incidents last year, and now drivers are being told: Check Your Height, Know It’s Right! The state is targeting big rigs and rented box trucks, urging them to know exact dimensions, heed warning signs, and use commercial-grade GPS—not your phone app. A bridge strike isn’t just a headache—it’s dangerous, costly, and preventable. New York slapped it with an eight-point violation, and now troopers are patrolling high-risk zones around NYC, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley. Plus, a new “Trucker Mode” website helps drivers avoid restricted routes. This nationwide push, now in 26 states plus D.C., runs July 27–31—education, enforcement, and safety, all in one. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0e3a4bb412915f9