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Canada: Slow down and move law includes all roadside workers
West Shore RCMP traffic officers are out in full force this month, reminding motorists to obey the law requiring them to slow down and move over when they see any flashing lights. Unfortunately, it’s not just first responders who know what can happen when passing motorists get distracted and get too close.
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Wisconsin: Family continues to raise awareness of Move Over Law 1 year after tow truck driver's death
Nate Walsh responded to his last call to a tow a broken down car along I-95 on Oct. 20, 2014. That is when law enforcement officers said a pickup truck sideswiped the tow truck, killing Nate.
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Tennessee: Troopers remind people about ‘Move Over’ law after accident on I-75
Georgia Law enforcement officers are still shaken after four of their own were hit by a drunk driver while standing on the shoulder of the interstate, responding to another crash.
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Georgia: Woman charged under 'move over' law
A woman whom police say nearly struck an officer working an auto accident Wednesday night on the roadside was arrested and charged under the state’s “move over” law.
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Indiana: State Police Warn Motorists To Comply With Move Over Law
Each year, first responders across the country are injured or killed on the job while providing emergency services to motorist along America’s highways.
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Wisconsin: Protecting our protectors
Three words echo in Waukesha County deputy sheriff Michael Doud's head - "you've been hit."
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Indiana: Video Explains "Move Over Law"
Indiana State Police and INDOT are raising awareness for the state’s “Move Over Law”, which requires drives slow down and move over when an emergency vehicle is stopped on a roadway with emergency lights flashing.
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Minnesota: Ask a Trooper: Abide by the move over law
What is the rule about passing a parked emergency vehicle? In this week's Matters of Record, six drivers were fined $50 for passing a parked emergency vehicle with two lanes in same direction. Perhaps we all need a reminder as to what the law is regarding passing or getting around a parked emergency vehicle. Thanks for addressing my question.
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Arizona: Hastings & Hastings Supports Arizona's Move Over Law
Performing traffic stops is a routine part of any highway patrol officer's day, it is also one of the most dangerous. If a stop is made on a highway or freeway, there is typically very little room for the officers and the detained vehicle to pull over.
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Wisconsin: Deputy’s squad struck, Sheriff David Clarke urges public to obey ‘Move Over Law’
A Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Deputy was hurt on Tuesday morning, September 29th when his squad was struck from behind on Interstate-43.