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  • Virginia: The Move Over Law is on the Books for a Reason.

    Having a law on the books that requires drivers to move over for stopped emergency vehicles to some people may seem a bit unnecessary. But it is on the books for good reason, as a recent accident on I-64 proved.

  • South Carolina Asks: Have You Violated the “Move Over” Law?

    A highway patrolman who was hit by a car last Friday is still in the Intensive Care Unit, but we are told he has been up walking around. Trooper Howard James was injured while he was investigating a crash on I-26. The patrol says another car knocked James' cruiser into him. The collision reinforces the importance of South Carolina's "Move Over" law.

  • South Carolina: Are You Breaking the 'Move Over' Law?

    Every day law enforcement officials put their lives on the line for their jobs, but it's not always the most obvious dangers that concern them the most.

  • Missouri Governor Signs 'Move-Over' Law Expansion

    Missouri Department of Transportation workers now have more protection while on the job under a measure signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jay Nixon. The law adds MoDOT vehicles and workers to the state’s “Slow Down or Move Over” law, which also protects law enforcement officers, tow trucks and emergency crews parked on the side of the road.

  • Missouri 'Move Over Law' Expanded, Adding Protections for MoDOT Crews

    Those who take care of our highways and byways take a risk just by getting out of their trucks. “Myself personally…yes, I have had a few close calls,” said Matthew Ilgenfritz, assistant maintenance supervisor for MoDOT’s Southwest District.

  • Hawaii: Governor Signs 'Move-Over' Law

    Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed a new "Move Over" law that requires motorists to "slow down" and "move over" when approaching emergency vehicles and tow trucks stopped for an emergency or rendering assistance on the side of the road. Another story at: http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Motorists-must-move-over-for-emergency-responders/5ei4ZbI4kUqoDju7hX04sQ.cspx http://www.k5thehometeam.com/story/16653731/officers-urge-lawmakers-to-pass-move-over-bill

  • Missouri Governor Signs Expanded "Move Over" Law

    Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation requiring Missouri motorists to allow more space for stopped Transportation Department vehicles. Additional story at: http://www.kmbc.com/news/kansas-city/Nixon-signs-bill-to-expand-Move-Over-law/-/11664182/15454010/-/c4gnshz/-/index.html

  • Officers Say Iow 'Move Over' Law Is Difficult To Enforce

    Iowa’s new “move over” law has been in effect for a week now. State troopers say many drivers are giving them more space, but many others haven’t caught on, yet.

  • Iowa State Patrol Speaks About "Move Over" Law

    Every time Trooper Mark Sigwarth with the Iowa State Patrol pulls over a vehicle he is putting his life in danger. "I can't look at 360 degrees around me. I have to rely on the general public to do what they are suppose to do," said Sigwarth.

  • Iowa: Move Over or Lose Your License

    The changes to the Move Over Law in Iowa are now in effect. Starting July 1, any Iowa driver that is ticketed and convicted for failing to move over for an emergency maintenance, or tow vehicle while their lights are flashing and it results in an accident will be fined and have mandatory license suspension. Another Iowa Move Over story: http://www.kwqc.com/story/18928490/upgrades-to-iowa-move-over-law-take-effect

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