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  • Canada: Treat Tow Trucks Like Emergency Vehicles, Move Over: CAA

    Ontario already has a law requiring motorists to slow down and move over when they see an emergency vehicle such as a police cruiser or an ambulance on the side of the road with lights activated. The Canadian Automobile Association is now pushing to have that law amended to include tow truck drivers.

  • Tennessee: Move it on Over: Despite Laws, Simple Traffic Stops Still Put Police in Crosshairs

    In 2006, Tennessee became the 30th state to pass a "Move Over Law," creating a safety zone to protect police working along the sides of roadways. It has since been amended to include firefighters, other emergency personnel and utility workers. It requires that passing motorists merge into the adjacent lane of traffic — when safe to do so — or when moving over isn't possible, slow down for emergency vehicles. The penalty for violating Tennessee's "Move Over Law" is a maximum fine of up to $500 and possibly up to 30 days in jail.

  • Louisiana: State Officals Put Out Move-Over Signs

    In support of Louisiana’s “Move Over” law, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel 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.

  • Colorado: Colorado's "Move Over Law" Fails to Protect Civilian Vehicles

    While the charges against a box truck driver involved in a fatal auto-pedestrian crash are still being determined, two Grand Valley families continue to adjust to life without their loved ones. Timothy Randall of Grand Junction and David Moore of Clifton were the victims of this tragic accident on the westbound side I-70 earlier this month. Both men were struck and killed on the side of road. It's an unfortunate accident that with the proper precautions by oncoming traffic could have been avoided.

  • Florida: Sanitation Company Says That Drivers are Ignoring Move-Ovwer Law

    A sanitation company reports Florida drivers are ignoring a new law requiring people to slow down and move over for sanitation and utility workers. Many are familiar with the rules surrounding giving space to police and emergency vehicles on the side of the road; however, in Florida starting in July 2014, that law was extended to sanitation and utility works as well. The law requires drivers to move over and leave one lane between their vehicle and the work truck, van, or car. If there is not space to allow a lane in between, the law requires drivers to either slow down 20 miles per hour below the speed limit or if the speed limit is 20mph, drivers should go just 5 miles per hour around the workers.

  • Florida: Utility Vehicles Now Covered by ‘Move Over Law’

    Enacted in 2002, the law requires drivers to move over at least one lane away from any emergency or tow vehicle parked on the side of the road with its emergency lights on. If drivers cannot spare a lane, they must slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit. If the speed limit is 20 mph or less, drivers must slow down to 5 mph, according to the statute, which covers both highways and regular roads. This year, utility and sanitation vehicles were added to the statute.

  • Illinois: Tow Truck Drivers Ask Cars to Slow Down During Winter Season

    Winter weather is here in southern Illinois and with snow and ice on the roads, some drivers are taking extra precaution. “I slow down, I make sure I leave a lot of room for other people,” resident Mark Beyke said. “Just take a little extra time before you go somewhere and watch out for other drivers,” resident Matt Vaughn said.

  • New Jersey: Woodbridge Police Work to Enforce 'Move-Over' Law

    Is it possible for a driver to zone out behind the wheel to the point they miss seeing a big red fire engine on the shoulder with flashing lights? An exercise in enforcing the state Move Over law attempted to answer that question Friday afternoon on Route 1. The answer came in the form of summons for drivers who made no effort to move over or even take their foot off the gas. Some received a warning and a pamphlet, explaining the Move Over law.

  • Wisconsin: Troopers get Tougher Telling Drivers to "Move over

    The Wisconsin State Patrol and Winnebago County Sheriff's Office are joining forces to stop the close calls. The Move Over Law was enacted more than a decade ago. Its premise is simple: If you see an emergency or maintenance vehicle or tow truck on the side of the road, you as a motorist need to either move over or slow down to give those folks room to work.

  • Idaho: Caldwell Police Remind Motorists to Move Over for Traffic Stops

    It happens to him almost every day, Caldwell Police Sgt. Doug Winfield said. While performing a routine traffic stop, cars pass by at terrifying speeds and miss him by mere inches — and their drivers seem oblivious to the danger.

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