Connecticut: Police step up enforcement of Move Over law

State police launched a week-long campaign to remind drivers it is the law to slow down and move over if they see emergency vehicles parked on the side of the road. State police say they want drivers to be more aware of a law that aims to make it safer for people working along the sides of the state's roads.

Officials launched a weeklong heightened enforcement and awareness campaign of the Move Over law Monday. The law says that drivers have to at least slow down and, if possible, move over a lane if they see a police officer, emergency vehicle or tow truck pulled over on the side of the road.

State police say they have lost seven of their own in the line of duty on the side of the road. Across the country, officials say nearly 500 officers have been hit and killed since 1960.

Officials say highways signs will be posted to remind drivers about the law. Troopers say the ticket for failing to adhere to the law could cost about $180.

Police say the campaign runs through Friday.