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Florida: Troopers Focus on Move Over Law
A dangerous crash on I-75 last night involving a Lee County deputy, could have been much worse. The deputy was conducting a traffic stop near Corkscrew Road when another driver slammed into the patrol car. The entire month of June, troopers are focusing enforcement efforts on Florida's Move Over law that requires drivers to move over or slow down when troopers, DOT crews or emergency personnel are working on the side of the road.
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Virginia: June Marks “Move Over Awareness Month”
Beginning in 2014, and for each subsequent year in the Commonwealth, the month of June is now designated as “Move Over Awareness Month.” The recognition comes following Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 102 during the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Session.
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Pennsylvania: “Move Over” Law Protects Troopers, Emergency and Highway Workers
State police here in Pennsylvania say anytime a trooper has a traffic stop on the highways, they are always in a dangerous situation. As a safety precaution, state law in both New York and Pennsylvania maintains that drivers must “move over” to the opposite lane if there is any type of emergency vehicle in the shoulder.