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  • Tennessee: Thousands Ignoring State's Move Over Law

    A law meant to save first responders on Tennessee's busiest roadways is largely being ignored by thousands of drivers everyday and emergency personnel are worried it's only a matter time before one of them gets hit.

  • Florida: Trooper on a Mission to Educate Others About 'Move Over' Law

    A life-changing crash gave a Florida State Highway trooper a new mission in life: educate others about Florida's Move Over law. Every January, FHP campaigns to spread awareness on how drivers must move over when a patrol car or emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road. Trooper Dave Rodriguez nearly lost his life 2 years ago on the State Road 528 and McCoy Road, because a driver failed to move over

  • Canada: Legislating Against Stupidity? Move-Over Law Needed, Says MHA

    A proposed law designed to protect emergency crews is making its way through the Newfoundland and Labrador house of assembly. The bill will require drivers, by law, to do things that common sense dictates they should do in the first place: cut their speed and move over when passing an ambulance or any other emergency vehicle that is stopped on a roadway.

  • The "Move Over, America" Partnership Public Reminder to Change Lanes to Protect Police, First Responders

    "Move Over, America” is a partnership originally founded in 2007 by the National Safety Commission, the National Sheriffs’ Association and the National Association of Police Organizations in efforts to protect law enforcement officers and other first responders while on scene of vehicular crashes, roadside assistance and/or other roadside occurrences.

  • Maryland: Police Officer’s Accident Inspires 5K, Enforcement Of Move Over Law

    For one month now, State Trooper Jacqueline Kline has been on the mend. The promising officer was hit by a car as she helped another trooper with a traffic stop along Rt. 100. The impact left Kline with a serious brain injury. But this weekend, more than 850 runners in the 5K For JK in Sykeville showed their support for the wounded trooper. “Right now, I would tell her, `You’ve got all of these friends and family and motivation. Enjoy it and take advantage of it,” said 5K winner Tom Rudowsky.

  • Florida: ‘Move Over’ Law Often Ignored

    Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Steve Gaskins pulled over on Interstate 4 in Polk County to help two motorcyclists and parked his cruiser in the far left emergency median — away from the traffic zooming by and close to where the two had stopped.

  • Maryland: Driver Charged With Move Over Law Violation After Hitting Trooper’s Car On I-695

    A Maryland state trooper is recovering after being involved in a crash on the Baltimore Beltway. The trooper is identified as Trooper First Class Christopher Hall, 28, a 10-year veteran assigned to the Golden Ring Barrack. Hall was injured by the impact and taken to Shock Trauma with non-life threatening injuries. Other stories can be found at: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bs-md-trooper-injured-1029-20131028,0,1601536.story http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=280808 http://www.wtop.com/41/3492836/Md-trooper-injured-when-car-hits-cruiser

  • Maryland: Near Death Accidents Prompt Move Over Law Crackdown

    State troopers on the lookout for drivers in violation of the Move Over Law. This after several of their own have been injured by drivers who didn’t make room. Earlier this month, trooper Jacqueline Kline was nearly killed when she was hit by a car as she was assisting a fellow trooper on the side of the road.

  • Maryland: 'Move Over' Campaign Nets 1,400 Traffic Stops

    Troopers gave out 335 citations and 484 warnings to drivers violating the move over law, according to police, and they also made 20 arrests. Other stories can be found at: http://www.wboc.com/story/23762967/msp-pushes-move-over-law-forward http://times-news.com/local/x2112903236/-Move-Over-law-prompts-1-411-traffic-stops-in-state

  • Tennessee: Deputy-Involved Wreck Highlights Importance of 'Move-Over' Law

    An early morning accident that sent a deputy to the hospital is putting a spotlight on the state's move-over law. It requires drivers to move over a lane or slow down in order to keep emergency responders safe while on the job

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