This week is a very busy one for holiday travel across New York State. Many hit the road to head home for Thanksgiving. What can you do if you start to get drowsy?

You don't want to stop for a long time, so you pull into a rest area and get some coffee to wake you up. But what if you need to shut your eyes and sleep? Will you get fined or arrested?

The New York State Thruway Authority has done a nice job rebuilding the service or rest areas along the Thruway. The food options are better, cleaner, and offer a wide range of convenience items. That's great if you are stopping for just a few minutes. But what if you needed to sleep in your car for a while to re-energize? Is it legal?

What Are The Rules About Sleeping At A NY State Thruway Rest Area?

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