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Indiana 'Move Over' Law Will be Enforced Tuesday on I-70
The Indiana State Police will be enforcing Indiana’s "move over" laws Tuesday on Interstate 70 in Wayne and Henry counties. The "Move Over" law is designed to keep emergency personnel safe on the roadway as they work.
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IL Drivers Are Ignoring Emergency Vehicles
A growing number of people are ignoring emergency vehicles... And it nearly caused one firefighter to get run over. Peoria Battalion Chief Maurice Super was putting out a blaze on West Purtscher when he was almost struck.
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LA Move Over Law
Troopers in Louisiana State Police Troop C are starting to aggressively enforce a law designed to make conditions safer for emergency vehicles that are stopped on roadsides.
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Zig-Zag Lines Being Painted on Purpose in Virginia
Behind the wheel, you want the least amount of distraction possible. So why is a local transportation agency painting crooked lines on the road on purpose?
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Nebraska May join Other States With ‘Move-Over’ Law
Nebraska may join other states that have a so-called “move-over” law meant to protect emergency workers and tow-truck drivers on busy highways.
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SC Police Cracking Down on 'Move-Over' Violators
In the last 12 years, 167 Police Officers have been killed during traffic stops, struck by vehicles. 12 were killed just last year."It's definitely one of the most dangerous things we do from the people we pull over to the people not even involved," said Summerville Police Sgt. Rick Peeples.
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Little-Known DE Landmark Honors Lost Road Workers
State leaders and employees and survivors last week pressed for driver safety at the Delaware Highway Memorial Garden at the Smyrna Rest Area, where a memorial honors transportation workers killed on the job.
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Rarely Needed, MA Move Over Law Has Little Effect on Saugus Roads
It has been nearly one month since the new Move Over Law was put into effect, but thus far it is having little effect on traffic in town. The Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes, providing they can do so safely, so they are not immediately adjacent to any emergency vehicles.
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NC Holiday Tourists Watch Weather
While not the big kickoff for the tourist season, the upcoming Easter weekend is often seen as an indicator of the months ahead and officials are hopeful the pleasant forecast will help lure visitors.
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NJ Drivers Traversing the Roads Around Princeton, Beware.
Motorists who fail to slow down or move over while passing pulled-over emergency vehicles with their flashing lights on face up to $500 in fines under New Jersey’s “move over” law, which Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed into law in January.