New York drivers face eight-point license violation for bridge strikes under new statewide enforcement effort

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A statewide campaign is underway to reduce bridge strikes, focusing on safety for commercial drivers and rental truck operators.

The “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right!” campaign runs July 27 through 31, combining increased enforcement with public education. Since February, drivers who hit a bridge face an eight-point violation on their license.

“Bridge strikes are 100 percent preventable, and everyone plays a critical role in preventing these strikes from happening,” Governor Hochul said. 

State officials reported 310 bridge strikes in 2025.

NYSP patrols

New York State Troopers will have patrols in areas across the state as part of the campaign. The troopers will go to areaswhere there have been documented bridge strikes by large commercial vehicles.

You may see signs across the state too, reading, “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right.”