Dive summary:

• A new poster plastered to the sides of garbage trucks in New York City aims to remind overly aggressive citizens of a new law that makes it a felony to assault a city sanitation worker.
• Last year there were 13 assaults on sanitation workers in the city, leading to a law this year that puts sanitation workers in the same category of protection as police officers or firefighters.
• The poster warning of the possibility of seven years in jail and a felony for assaulting a sanitation worker have been added to 2,000 collection vehicles all over the city.

From the article:

Last year there were 13 assaults on sanitation workers, the city said. With narrow streets, drivers often get impatient in the city with residential collection happening during the day and sometimes causing traffic backups.

"This law protects them from being assaulted and harassed while they are working," said Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty, in a statement. "We are very appreciative of the governor and the New York state legislature in recognizing 'New York's Strongest' and in keeping the department's workforce safe." ...