Florida Focuses on Move Over Law in January

The Florida Highway Patrol's Sgt. Steve Gaskins knows the consequences of what happens when drivers fail to obey Florida's Move Over Law. "In January 2009, I had stopped over in Polk County to assist some stranded motorists, before I could pull back into traffic, a passing motorist veered over into the emergency lane where I was. I had my lights on," said Sgt. Gaskins. Before he had time to react, a pick up truck towing heavy construction equipment side swiped his cruiser.