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  • Florida: Utility Crews Now Protected

    Utility crews are now protected by Florida’s Move Over Law. Effective July 1, the law was amended to include utility and sanitation vehicles. The law now requires motorists to move over one lane when law enforcement, emergency vehicles, utility vehicles, sanitation vehicles or tow trucks are performing duties on the side of the road

  • Maryland Police Enforce 'Move-Over' Law

    Maryland State Police efforts to educate motorists and enforce Maryland’s move over law continued in June with a focused initiative that resulted in thousands of traffic stops. During June, troopers statewide issued 1,165 citations and 2,594 warnings for violations of Maryland’s move over law. Troopers used each traffic stop as an opportunity to clearly inform drivers of the move over law requirements. Some drivers continue to say they are unaware of the law, which took effect in Maryland on Oct. 1, 2010.

  • Georgia: ‘Light Up Gwinnett’ Highlights Move-Over Law

    Hey, Gwinnett — need a reminder to “move over” when you see emergency personnel on the side of the road? #Representatives from every Gwinnett County police agency, the Gwinnett County fire department, Georgia State Patrol, the local towing industry and more will park their vehicles at the local fairgrounds Saturday. They’ll entertain and interact with families, answer questions and offer demonstrations.

  • Florida: New Rules Protect Road Crews

    Motorists are accustomed to moving over when approaching a police vehicle, fire truck or ambulance on the side of the road. Not only is it courteous to the first responders, it’s the law, intended to keep these men and women safe while performing their jobs.

  • Texas: Drivers Reminded to Slow Down

    The Texas Department of Public Safety will place special enforcement emphasis on the law that requires drivers to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated.

  • Florida Changes Move-Over Law

    Add garbage trucks to Florida's 'move-over' laws. As of July 1, the law now includes utility vehicles and waste collection trucks. Drivers are required to give them plenty of room. Those in the waste collection industry appreciate the new effort to protect their drivers.

  • Florida Emphasizing Move-Over Law

    The Florida Highway Patrol has joined five others states for a weekend effort to educate people about the Move Over law.

  • Tennessee: "Move Over Law" Goes Into Effect Midnight Friday

    Beginning this Friday at midnight through Sunday, the "Move Over Law" will be enforced. Those who are not following it will be ticketed. Tennessee Highway Patrol, Trooper Gray Gibson, "All the states involved in this will be aggressively enforcing traffic laws, the move over law and any type of traffic violation that we spot on the highway system that needs to be addressed. "

  • Florida Highway Patrol Launches An Awareness Campaign

    In an effort to bring new awareness to Florida's move over law. The Florida Highway Patrol and law enforcement agencies have declared June as "Move Over-Slow Down-Save a Life" month".

  • Florida: Orange County Deputies Crack Down on 'Move Over' Law Violators

    Orange County deputies spent Thursday ticketing drivers who failed to switch lanes or pull off the road after seeing cruisers with their lights on. The "move over" law is designed, to keep everyone safe on the road, but not everyone abides by it.

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