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Washington Drivers Not Moving Over for Emergency Cars
Action News learned Washington's move over law has done little good at protecting drivers on the road. In a whirlwind of high speeds and narrow highways, Troopers like Pedro Bidot are standing targets as people whiz by and break the law.
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Wisconsin Speedbusters: Move Over or Slow Down
Jeff Roskopf knows how to work fast. "You never know when something could go wrong," said the tow truck operator. As the owner of Roskopf Towing in Menomonee Falls, the longer he's exposed on the roadway, the sooner a tragedy can strike.
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North Dakota Law Enforcement Ramps up Before Holiday Weekend
Law enforcement agencies began stepping up enforcement efforts today in advance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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Idaho State Police Remind Motorists to Stay Safe When Traveling this Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and the Idaho State Police wants to remind motorists to stay safe during their travels. Many local law enforcement agencies including ISP have partnered with the Idaho Transportation Department's Office of Highway Safety for the upcoming Seatbelt Mobilization Patrol.
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Vermont: Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign Now Underway
Local police are joining a national effort this week aimed at increasing safety belt use, particularly at night.
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Virginia Department of Transportation Preparing for Holiday Weekend Traffic
Motorists in Virginia will find lane closures and road construction work zones temporarily suspended throughout the Memorial Day weekend.
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In Wisconsin: Move Over or Slow Down
Jeff Roskopf knows how to work fast. "You never know when something could go wrong," said the tow truck operator. As the owner of Roskopf Towing in Menomonee Falls, the longer he's exposed on the roadway, the sooner a tragedy can strike.
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Virginia: Food City Trucks Sporting 'Move Over' Decals for Public-Awareness Campaign
Food City, the Virginia State Police and the Tennessee Highway Patrol combined forces Friday to launch a public-awareness campaign that urges people to obey the state's “Move Over” law, requiring motorists to change lanes and give room to public-safety vehicles.
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In Massachusetts Drivers Not Following Move Over Law
Construction workers and law enforcement say too many people still don't understand the "Move Over" laws. State law requires drivers to slow down and pull over into the next lane when they see construction workers, a police officer, or a broken down vehicle on the side of the road. However those who work just off the highway say they're seeing too many close calls.
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Move Over — It’s the Law
Many area drivers are apparently heeding the new “Ambrose-Searles Move Over Act,” which requires them to exercise caution when approaching an authorized emergency vehicle which is parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder of a road or highway with its emergency lights activated.