• Florida: Ocala PD to Enforce Move-Over Law'

    The Ocala Police Department Motor Unit will be enforcing the "move-over law" from Feb. 25 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.

  • Nevada Highway Patrol Enforces 'Move Over' Law

    Drivers are being warned to keep their distance when it comes to passing an emergency vehicle pulled over to the side of the road. The Nevada Highway Patrol is stepping up its enforcement of the so-called move over law and ticketing drivers. The law requires motorists to move over and change lanes to give safe clearance to law enforcement officers. The law is designed to keep officers safe as they work on the side of a road.

  • Central Florida Drivers Not Moving Over Despite 'Move-Over Law'

    Local 6 rode along with Road Rangers on Thursday and found that cars, trucks and tractor-trailers are not moving over for the rangers, despite Florida law. The Move Over Law, enacted by the Florida legislature July 1, 2002, requires drivers to move over or, if they cannot, slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.

  • Hawaii: Move it on Over

    The Hawaii Police Department expects to start enforcing the state’s “move over” law soon, but wants to make sure the public knows about the law before officers start writing tickets. Another story can be found at: http://us-mg5.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch

  • State Trooper Hurt in Weather & Speed Related Accident

    Around 8am, Eric Smith of Lewiston lost control of his 2008 Pontiac G6 while driving northbound on the I-190 in Niagara Falls. Smith's car crossed the center median, became airborne, and crashed into an unmarked State Police Tahoe driving the opposite direction. Police officials are also reminding the public to slow down and obey the State's 'Move Over Law.' Last January, the law was amended to include emergency vehicles, highway construction crews, and tow truck operators. With the recent blast of wintery weather, local tow truck operators say drivers are forgetting to slow down or move to another lane when passing. "So I have to worry about them sliding into me and sliding into the car that I'm out there with," added Erik Ostertag from Marty's Towing on Grand Island. Violators of the 'Move Over Law' face a $275 fine, up to 3-points on their license, and a possible jail sentence of 15 days

  • Hawaii: Honolulu Police Department Issues 119 Citations for Violations of Mmove Over' Law

    Honolulu police have given out dozens of citations to drivers who have failed to obey Hawaii's "Move Over" law. New numbers show that HPD has issued 119 citations since the law began six months ago. 62 tickets were handed out in December alone.

  • Former Medic stresses importance of 'Move Over Law'

    A former medic is stressing the importance of the Move Over Law 10 years after an accident nearly claimed his life. Tim Hayes reunited Wednesday with the medics who saved his life.

  • North Carolina Officials Remind Drivers of 'Move Over' Law During Winter Weather

    The Charlotte Transportation Department reminded drivers of the "Move Over" law, to protect emergency responders on the side of the road. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said it is watching the storm, but hasn't made any decisions about school on Friday.

  • Massachusetts: Breakdown Lane Law Evolves to Save Lives

    Brian LeBouf is happy the so-called Move Over law helps protect law enforcement and other emergency workers in the breakdown lane. But he thinks the law, if extended to civilian vehicles, might have saved his son's life.

  • Florida Focuses on Move Over Law in January

    The Florida Highway Patrol's Sgt. Steve Gaskins knows the consequences of what happens when drivers fail to obey Florida's Move Over Law. "In January 2009, I had stopped over in Polk County to assist some stranded motorists, before I could pull back into traffic, a passing motorist veered over into the emergency lane where I was. I had my lights on," said Sgt. Gaskins. Before he had time to react, a pick up truck towing heavy construction equipment side swiped his cruiser.

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