Move Over Slow Down

Move Over Resources

Search or Browse News Articles on Move Over Slow Down

  • Iowa: Move Over, Slow Down, and Save Lives

    Iowa law requires motorists to move into a lane not adjacent to emergency, recovery and maintenance vehicles when lights are flashing. If that’s not possible, motorists are supposed to slow down, reducing their speed to less than the speed limit.

  • Iowa: Move Over and Slow Down

    Move over and slow down. It’s the law. But it’s a law Iowans don’t follow…and police don’t enforce.

  • Maryland: Series of Crashes Injure State Troopers

    State officials are once again sending a warning about the move-over law after a series of incidents left state troopers injured.Maryland state troopers said many drivers are not obeying the move-over law, which requires drivers to move over or slow down when they see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road with its lights on.

  • New York: State Senator Proposes New Crash Zone Safety Legislation

    State Senator Tom Libous is proposing crash zone safety legislation. He said it will strengthen the move-over law, which requires drivers to change to the far lane when they see emergency vehicles on the side of the highway.

  • Florida: FHP Trooper Crash Raises Questions on 'Move Over Law'

    The Florida Highway Patrol is blaming a driver for not following the "move over law" Wednesday morning, resulting in a violent wreck that hurt one of its troopers. Action News reporter Jamie Smith and a news photographer lost count of cars speeding past emergency vehicles stopped along the roadside Wednesday. Some drove by within inches of sheriff's deputies stopped along the shoulder, which is a clear violations of the state's"move over law." “On multilane highways, vacate the lane closest to emergency vehicles. It's not only law enforcement, it's fire rescue, utility workers,wreckers, that kind of thing,” said Sgt. Dylan Bryan with FHP.

  • Louisiana: State Officials announce installation of "Move Over" Signs

    In support of Louisiana's "Move Over" law, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson alongside Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Sherri LeBas announced the installation of several dozen Move Over for Emergency Vehicle signs across the state. The highly visible signs, strategically placed along major travel routes and state line crossings, will serve as a reminder to motorists not only of state law requirements, but also of the importance to keep first responders, emergency workers, and stranded motorists safe along Louisiana's highways.

  • Tennessee: Cleveland Utilities Reminds Drivers to 'Move Over'

    Tennessee’s Cleveland Utilities is ramping up its efforts to keep its workers safe by reminding the public that utility trucks are part of the state’s “move over” law, according to WRCBtv.com .

  • Florida’s Move Over Law Amended

    Florida’s Move Over Law was instituted in the State of Florida in July 2002 to protect law enforcement officers and other emergency workers stopped alongside highways. That law states that “motorists are required to approach cautiously when an emergency vehicle is stopped ahead with its lights flashing. Motorists must change lanes away from the emergency vehicle if they are on a multi-lane highway and can do so safely.

  • Louisiana: New ‘Move Over’ Signs Aimed at Protecting Those who Protect Public

    In support of Louisiana’s “Move Over” law, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson, alongside Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Sherri H. LeBas, announced the installation of several dozen “Move Over for Emergency Vehicle” signs across the state. The highly visible signs, strategically placed along major travel routes and state line crossings, will serve as a reminder to motorists not only of state law requirements, but also of the importance to keep first responders, emergency workers and stranded motorists safe along Louisiana’s highways.

  • Louisville Car Accident Lawyer Rob Shelton Discusses the Effectiveness of Move Over Laws in Kentucky

    Louisville car accident attorney Rob Shelton said today work must be done to raise awareness about the important traffic safety law designed to protect public officials stopped at roadside.“Sadly, little effort has been made in Kentucky to raise awareness about Kentucky’s Move Over law. This important public safety law exists for a reason: to keep police officers, emergency medical responders, tow truck drivers and maintenance workers safe from harm while stopped at roadside,” Shelton said. “It may seem like common sense to slow down or switch lanes when approaching vehicles stopped at the side of a road or highway. But as this tragic crash illustrates, too many drivers fail to do so.

Scroll to top