ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It is the new year and a couple new laws went into effect as of Tuesday.

State Police are going to be enforcing specific laws on the road. They will be closely monitoring left lane violations and following too closely.

It is illegal to drive in the left lane if you are not immediately passing other cars. Troopers say it often causes road rage and aggressive driving.

Also starting Tuesday, hospitals will now have to publish prices for procedures online for you to see. It is part of a new federal law. The purpose is to give you a way to compare service costs.

Medical experts fear the changes may not be helpful and could deter people from getting treatment. You care encouraged to check with your insurance company to find out how much of the cost is covered because prices can vary.