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State Move Over Laws- Map outlining state move over laws.

Move Over Fact Sheet- Basic facts regarding move over laws.
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State Move Over Laws Chart- Chart outlining state move over laws.

Model Language for a Move Over Law- Developed by the National Center on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinance

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Illinois Police Will Step Up Efforts During March Madness Weekends
Drivers need to be extra cautious as the Illinois State Police steps up enforcement to coincide with the additional traffic coming into town for the Illinois High School Association basketball tournaments.

Pennsylvania 'Move Over' Law is No Urban Legend
Q: I am forwarding a message I received on the Internet. Please let us know whether this is a law in Pennsylvania: ''There is a new law in Pennsylvania that most people aren't aware of, known as the 'move over' law, for which my friend recently was cited.

Virginia Operation Air, Land and Speed Returns to I-81
As Virginia continues to experience record decreases in traffic-related deaths, the Virginia State Police will launch its first Operation Air, Land & Speed effort of 2010 this weekend.

Illinois Move Over Law Enforcement
Illinois State Police are alerting motorists to the dangers of driving while distracted — which has caused one serious accident and another close call in recent days.

Indiana Law Makers Share Ideas
Rep. Jacque Clements also shared that an addition to the “Slow Down Move Over” law has passed. Utility workers are now included, and “slow down” has been defined as 10 miles per hour under the posted speed limit.

In Colorado Shocking Crash Caught on Video Highlights 'Move Over' Law
It happened in an instant. A car slammed into a police officer helping a driver on the side of the highway the crash, tossing the Ohio police lieutenant like a rag doll over the median.

Move Over... It's the Law in Idaho
The Move Over Law was passed a little over 3 years ago. It was enacted to prevent officers from being hit while on traffic stops. But are people in East Idaho following this relatively new law?

In Florida: Aggressive Drivers, Stop It Or Be Stopped
Deputies and officers from all across Broward County will be hitting the roads Friday evening, ready to take in aggressive drivers, people flouting seat belt laws, speeders and other lawbreakers.

In Rhode Island: Driving Danger - "Move Over" law
We've all driven by a state trooper who has someone pulled over. Lets be honest, we're just happy it’s not us.

Web Extra: Rhode Island State Police on "Move Over" law
A behind the scenes look at Target 12’s exclusive interview with the Rhode Island State Police on the “Move Over” law, and whether or not Ocean State drivers are following it.

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