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Alabama: Recent accident is reminder of the importance of “Move Over” laws
Thursday morning’s accident was a tragic reminder of the real dangers of roadside assistance, whether that be law enforcement, construction workers, good samaritans, first responders, or tow truck drivers. It’s a dangerous job.
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‘Move Over’ Laws Aim to Save Lives on the Highways
All 50 states — but not the District of Columbia — have move over laws aimed at protecting police and emergency rescue workers.
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Tennessee: Dickson first responders, utilities crew: ‘Move Over’
In Tennessee local law enforcement, public works and highway patrol officials are asking that you remember to “Move Over” when their vehicles are on the shoulder of the road or stopped in a lane.
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Virginia: Raising Awareness of the Move Over Law
The month of June is Move Over Awareness Month, which the Virginia General Assemble declared in 2014 to continue raising driver awareness about the state's Move Over law.
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New York: Senator Valesky’s Legislation to Enhance “Move Over” Penalties Passes Senate
The State Senate unanimously passed legislation (S.640) sponsored by Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) that will increase the penalties in the “move over” law, which requires drivers approaching emergency vehicles to move one lane away. Currently, the law does not provide for increased penalties for killing or seriously injuring someone as a result of violating the law.
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Virginia: Police step up enforcement of move over laws
Officers from Fairfax County, Prince William County and Virginia State Police stepped up enforcement of the state’s “move over” law which is designed to protect police officers, fire and EMS workers, tow truck operators, road crews and others who often stop along roadways.
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Indiana: State prepares to enforce 'move over' law
On July 1, law enforcement officials will begin enforcing a newly adopted part of state law that requires drivers operating a motor vehicle in a multilane highway’s left lane to move over for a vehicle traveling at a faster speed
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New Jersey: Mom of trooper killed in accident teaches about 'Move Over' law
Donna Setaro says she believes that her son, Trooper Marc Castellano, would still be alive if more people were aware of the law.
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May is Move Over and Slow Down Awareness Month in Missouri
Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like the public to be aware that Governor Jay Nixon signed a proclamation designating May 2015 as Move Over And Slow Down Awareness Month in Missouri.
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North Carolina: Senate OKs move-over law for trash trucks
The North Carolina state Senate voted unanimously Monday night to apply North Carolina's move-over law to garbage trucks.