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  • 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.

  • Florida: Move Over Law: Public Awareness or Traffic Ticket Trap?

    Police agencies call it "public education." Drivers call it entrapment. But no matter what you call it, the 'Move Over' campaign is about to get more aggressive.

  • NY State Troopers To Drivers: Move Over For Tow Trucks

    New York State police, the Thruway Authority and towing companies are reminding motorists in New York about the law that requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching roadside vehicles with flashing lights. Other stories can be found at: http://www.mpnnow.com/canandaigua/x1781255528/Is-the-Move-Over-Law-working http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/troopers-remind-motorists-to-move-over

  • Florida Troopers to Crack Down on Move Over Law Violators

    The Florida Highway Patrol is launching a new, state-wide crackdown aimed at enforcing the state's move over law.

  • Texas Highway Patrol Asks Drivers to 'Move Over' for Tow Truck Drivers, Too

    Highway patrol in Texas will be on special watch this week for motorists who don't move over or reduce their speed while passing stopped tow trucks with flashing emergency lights.

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