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  • New York State Troopers increase 'Move Over Law' Enforcement

    The New York State Police are reminding motorists to slow down when they see emergency or hazard vehicles on the side of state roads and highways. Other stories can be found at: http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=878660 http://centralny.ynn.com/content/all_news/651890/stricter-enforcement-of-move-over-law-in-new-york-state/ http://troyrecord.com/articles/2013/03/29/news/doc5155cd00e4ff8328619410.txt http://www.fox23news.com/news/local/story/State-Police-remind-drivers-to-obey-Move-Over-Law/OPT1gkRC9USgROWTQgej5A.cspx?rss=39

  • 'Move Over' Arizona Reminds Drivers to Use Caution Around Cars on Shoulder

    In the State of Arizona, if you're approaching that vehicle you are required to move over or slow down if you can't move over. The move over law began in Arizona back in 2005. At that point, drivers only had to move over for law enforcement and emergency vehicles. In July of 2011, the law was updated to cover all vehicles that were pulled over and had flashing hazard lights.

  • North Carolina Motorists Warned: Move Over

    The N.C. Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement of the state’s “Move Over” law after two troopers here were nearly struck by vehicles in two days time, one in a hit and run.

  • Illinois Scott's Law Safety: Loss of Local Firefighter Reminder to Move Over

    Illinois State Police are cracking down on drivers who aren't obeying Scott's Law. It requires people to change lanes or slow down when an emergency vehicle is parked on the side of a highway.

  • Illinois: Driver Who Killed Fireman Cited For Violating Scott's Law

    Illinois State Police say the truck driver who hit and killed a Bloomington fireman Tuesday was cited for driving too fast in hazardous conditions and for breaking Scott's Law. Scott's Law is also called the 'Move Over Law' and mandates drivers to slow down, change lanes if possible and be cautious when approaching a police or any other emergency vehicle.

  • New York: Suffolk Police Urge Motorists To Follow ‘Move Over Law’

    There is a renewed call for motorists to heed New York State’s newly enacted “Move Over Law” after a Long Island police officer was injured while investigating a recent accident. Suffolk Police Lt. Ken Holvik said officers are in danger every time they get out of their cruisers to investigate an accident.

  • New Alabama Move Over Law Would Include Trash Trucks

    Alabama motorists will have to move over for garbage trucks — as they currently do for emergency vehicles — under legislation being considered in the Legislature. Other stories can be found at: http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/New-Alabama-Move-Over-Law-194536961.html http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/mar/02/new-alabama-move-over-law-would-include-trash-truc/ http://www.wtok.com/home/headlines/Proposed-Move-Over-Law-for-Garbage-Trucks--194534341.html

  • Virginia Police Issue Move Over Reminder After Death of Driver

    One person was killed in an early-morning crash on Interstate 295 in eastern Henrico. Police asked drivers to respect the move over law and put one travel lane between your car and emergency vehicles.

  • North Dakota Highway Patrol Reminds Drivers to Move Over for Emergency Vehicles

    The North Dakota Highway Patrol is reminding people to obey the “move over law” when encountering authorized emergency and maintenance vehicles. Another story can be found at: http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/eea65252-81e2-11e2-b768-0019bb2963f4.html

  • Florida 'Move-Over Law' Being Strictly Enforced Starting Monday

    The Ocala Police Department Motor Unit will be enforcing the "move-over law" from Monday through March 8. The law states if a motorist approaches a stopped emergency vehicle on the side of the road, he or she must move away from the closest lane to the emergency vehicle.

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