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Move Over Resources

• Struck-By Survivor Stories

• In Our Boots PSA: Joe Kroboth

• In Our Boots PSA: Mike Cox

• In Our Boots PSA: Steve Senn

• Slow Down Move Over PSA

• It's No Picnic Out Here PSA

• Move Over, Slow Down PSA

• PIO and Public Educator Materials

• Public Education Resources

• Move Over Signage Study – West Chester, PA

• AAA & Nation's First Responders Ask Motorists To "Slow Down, Move Over" To Reduce Deaths and Injuries

• AAA List of Move Over Laws in the United States and Canada

• AAA Takes a Look at Slow Down/Move Over Laws

• FHWA Educational Outreach for Safe, Quick Clearance (SQC) Laws and Policies

• NHTSA Information and Public Outreach Materials about Move Over Laws

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• Indiana Drivers Often Ignore 'Move-Over' Law

  The Move Over law is designed to protect emergency and highway personnel, including police, fire, ambulances and utility workers, Call 6 Investigator Kara Kenney reported. If you can do so safely, you are supposed to change lanes away from the stopped emergency vehicle when its lights are flashing, or at the very least slow your speed by at least 10 mph. But many people don’t realize the Move Over Law also applies to tow truck drivers.

• Florida 'Move-Over' Law Now Protects Utilities, Trash Haulers

  A recent news release by City of Ocala media contact Ryan Kirby indicates the Move Over Law — originally designed to protect law enforcement, emergency responders and tow truck personnel working on the roadside — was expanded as of July 1 to cover utility service vehicles and sanitation workers.

• Florida: Utility Crews Now Protected

  Utility crews are now protected by Florida’s Move Over Law. Effective July 1, the law was amended to include utility and sanitation vehicles. The law now requires motorists to move over one lane when law enforcement, emergency vehicles, utility vehicles, sanitation vehicles or tow trucks are performing duties on the side of the road

• Maryland Police Enforce 'Move-Over' Law

  Maryland State Police efforts to educate motorists and enforce Maryland’s move over law continued in June with a focused initiative that resulted in thousands of traffic stops. During June, troopers statewide issued 1,165 citations and 2,594 warnings for violations of Maryland’s move over law. Troopers used each traffic stop as an opportunity to clearly inform drivers of the move over law requirements. Some drivers continue to say they are unaware of the law, which took effect in Maryland on Oct. 1, 2010.

• Georgia: ‘Light Up Gwinnett’ Highlights Move-Over Law

  Hey, Gwinnett — need a reminder to “move over” when you see emergency personnel on the side of the road? #Representatives from every Gwinnett County police agency, the Gwinnett County fire department, Georgia State Patrol, the local towing industry and more will park their vehicles at the local fairgrounds Saturday. They’ll entertain and interact with families, answer questions and offer demonstrations.

• Florida: New Rules Protect Road Crews

  Motorists are accustomed to moving over when approaching a police vehicle, fire truck or ambulance on the side of the road. Not only is it courteous to the first responders, it’s the law, intended to keep these men and women safe while performing their jobs.

• Texas: Drivers Reminded to Slow Down

  The Texas Department of Public Safety will place special enforcement emphasis on the law that requires drivers to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated.

• Florida Changes Move-Over Law

  Add garbage trucks to Florida's 'move-over' laws. As of July 1, the law now includes utility vehicles and waste collection trucks. Drivers are required to give them plenty of room. Those in the waste collection industry appreciate the new effort to protect their drivers.