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  • Canada: Many Drivers Are Not Following New 'Move-Over' Laws

    It’s been just over a month since the expanded slow down and move over law went into effect in BC, but police say many still aren’t following the rules. As a result, enforcement may be stepped up across the region. Just a couple of weeks ago, Delta Police issued 46 tickets in four hours on the South Fraser Perimeter Road.

  • Maryland: AAA Lobbying to Add Service Vehicles to State's Move Over Law

    Maryland’s Move Over Law might once again be up for debate in Annapolis. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials are asking lawmakers to add service vehicles the law.

  • Ohio: Troopers Ask Drivers To "Move Over"

    The Ohio State Highway Patrol has initiated the #MoveOver campaign, after a trooper was struck by a vehicle while responding to a crash on the alongside I-475. Ohio's Move Over, Slow Down Law, requires all drivers to move to an adjacent lane and/or slow down when approaching a stopped vehicle with flashing or rotating lights.

  • Wisconsin: If You See Flashing Lights You Must Pull Over

    Several inches of snow fell this weekend — with a foot measured at General Mitchell International Airport. A few more inches of snow expected to fall Tuesday evening, February 3rd, a scary crash on Highway 45 near Burleigh and a County Highway worker hit by an out-of-control vehicle have law enforcement officials reminding drivers to move over when they see flashing lights on the side of the road. It’s the law, and drivers who don’t abide by that law could face a hefty fine.

  • Illinois: Drivers reminded of Move-Over Law During Winter Weather

    The Illinois State Police are reminding drivers to watch carefully for emergency vehicles and snow removal equipment. It is the law (Scott’s Law) to reduce your speed, change lanes if possible and proceed with due caution when passing stopped emergency vehicles.

  • Minnesota: "ASK A TROOPER" by Sgt. Neil Dickenson of the Minnesota State Patrol

    Minnesota does have a law making it illegal for drivers to read/compose/send text messages and emails, or access the internet using a wireless device while the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic. I believe that distracted driving, namely texting and using the internet on our phones, is a major distraction that causes many crashes. I've based this belief not only on my years of training and experience from several traffic stops and crashes, but also on the statistics

  • Florida: Highway Patrol Emphasizing 'Move-Over' Law

    In 2013, there were over 130 traffic crashes in Florida that involved motorists who violated the Move Over law. Of those crashes, 81 resulted in injuries and 2 in fatalities. This month, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is reminding motorists of the state’s Move Over law.

  • Texas: Motorists Reminded to Slow Down and Move Over

    As Texas’ population continues to grow and the number of drivers increases, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding all motorists of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law.The law, which became effective Sept. 1, 2013, requires drivers to either move over to an adjacent lane or to slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when approaching TxDOT workers and vehicles that are stopped with overheard blue and amber lights flashing. Violators can be fined up to $2,000.

  • Georgia: Troopers Remind Drivers About State's Move Over Law

    Troopers are an officer-involved crash to remind drivers to keep an eye out for law enforcement vehicles, especially if they are parked on the side of the road.

  • Florida: Many Drivers Unaware of Move Over law

    They put their lives on the line every day and there’s one mistake many drivers are making that could be deadly. As Florida honors first responders this week, we take a look at a law that police say too many people ignore. It’s a scene police see too often.

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