Move Over Slow Down

Move Over Resources

Search or Browse News Articles on Move Over Slow Down

  • Florida Move Over Law

    Florida's Move Over Law requires motorists on two-lane roadways to slow down to 20 miles below speed limit near a police vehicle pulled over at the side of the road.

  • The Georgia Move-Over Law Keeps Officers and Violators Safe

    Georgia's move-over law is meant to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities to police officers, paramedics, fire rescue and tow truck operators. The law is also there to protect traffic violators from each passing car.

  • New Law Hopes to Keep Tennesse Utility Workers Safe

    A new law is now effect which is designed to help keep utility workers safe. Last July 1st, the state of Tennessee's move over law was extended to cover utility crews. The law has already required motorists to slow down or move over when passing emergency responders on a roadway. KUB crews want to remind drivers to give them more room to make their work zones safer.

  • Ellenville, NY Judge Presses for Expanded ‘Move Over Law'

    A new law, which is waiting for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature, could help prevent such tragedies from happening again. Ellenville Village Justice Matthew Parker said he has worked for the nearly eight years since his son died to get such a law adopted in New York state. He said the “Move Over Bill” for the law has always passed the state Senate, but each year got hung up in a committee in the state Assembly.

  • Canadian Police Cracking Down on 'Move Over' Law Violators

    Ontario Provincial Police are reminding drivers to slow down or move over when passing an emergency vehicle with flashing lights. Lambton OPP Const. Chrystal Jones is seen here on the job Thursday.

  • New Focus for Ontario Provincial Police’s Long-Weekend Safety Blitz

    When drivers see an emergency vehicle parked with its lights flashing, they must slow down and move over if there’s another lane and it can be done safely, according to the province’s Highway Traffic Act.

  • Georgia Move-Over Law Keeps Officers and Violators Safe

    Georgia's move-over law is meant to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities to police officers, paramedics, fire rescue and tow truck operators.

  • Police in Canada to Enforce ‘Move Over’ Law This Long Weekend

    On top of the usual holiday enforcement campaigns, provincial police will be out in force this Civic long weekend reminding drivers about the “Move Over” law.

  • New Arizona Law Requiring Drivers to Move Over Begins

    A revised version of the 'Move Over' law takes effect in Arizona Wednesday. Drivers on Arizona freeways and highways are required to change lanes if possible when they are driving next to a stopped vehicle with flashing hazard lights or emergency lights. If it's not possible to move over to a non- adjacent lane, drivers must slow down.

  • Canadian 'Move Over' Law Protects Tow Truck Drivers

    Starting today, if you see a tow truck working on a multi-lane road, you must change lanes, reduce your speed, and proceed only if it’s safe to do so. Otherwise, you could face a fine of almost $300.

Scroll to top