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  • Two Drivers Facing Charges Under New York 'Move Over' Law

    It's now the law for drivers to slow down and move over when emergency responders are parked on the side of the road. Two drivers in western New York are already facing charges under this new law. In one case, a woman from North Tonawanda actually hit the front wheel of a Sheriff Deputy's patrol car.

  • Washington: If You See an Accident on the Road, Get Out of the Way

    Almost 200 tow truck drivers have been killed nationwide in the last three years while assisting motorists on the side of the road. In light of those deaths and the fact that emergency workers in this state continue to be put at risk, Washington State Patrol officials asked lawmakers last year to help change drivers’ behavior around stationary emergency vehicles or those offering roadside assistance.

  • Woman Arrested After Striking New York Deputy's Vehicle

    A North Tonawanda woman faces several charges, including driving while impaired by drugs and violating the Ambrose-Searles Move Over Act, after driving into a Niagara County Sheriff’s deputy’s patrol car parked on the side of the road and driving off Thursday afternoon.

  • New York ‘Move Over’ Law is Now in Effect

    What once was common sense became law on Jan. 1, when the “Move Over” Act took effect.

  • Washington State Expands ‘Move Over’ Law

    Drivers in Washington who see a police or emergency car on the side of the road better move over or risk getting a ticket.

  • Washington State Patrol Revises Move Over Law

    The Washington State Patrol has revised the Move Over Law, which was developed to keep emergency vehicles and personnel safe at accident scenes, because since implementation in 2007 accident rates have gotten worse.

  • New York Move-Over Law Now in Effect

    The state's move-over law is now in effect, and requires cars to pull over for emergency vehicles on the side of the road.

  • New York State “Move Over” Law Takes Effect January 1

    Ulster County Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum and Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois remind drivers that a new state law designed to protect law enforcement, fire personnel and emergency workers takes effect on January 1, 2011.

  • Washington Beefs up "Move Over" Law Starting January 1

    You could soon pay a hefty fine if you don't move over or slow down when you see emergency workers pulled over on the side of the road. Washington's beefed up "Move Over" law starts Saturday, January 1.

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