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Washington: Trooper hit by car for third time in 2 years: 'Move over & slow down'
Trooper Sean Carr said he was recently called to the scene of an accident in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Tacoma to help with traffic control. He had his emergency lights on, flares out on the road, and an arrow board activated to urge drivers to move to the left, he said
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Virginia: With Virginia traffic deaths up, VSP issues Thanksgiving weekend challenge to drivers
Nine persons ranging in age of 19 years to 85 years old died this past week in a traffic crash on a Virginia highway. Of those nine persons, only the 19-year-old Chesterfield County male was wearing a seat belt. With travel forecasts calling for a record volume of Thanksgiving week traffic, the Virginia State Police are issuing a challenge to all drivers and passengers – Drive to Save Lives.
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Michigan: Firefighters: ‘Slow down’ near crash scenes
We arrived on scene to be their blocker, just to protect them until our utility could get on scene, which is our dump truck with a trailer,” GRFD Lt. Matt Keusch explained.
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Florida: Drivers busted breaking Move Over Law
A local tow truck driver says drivers are breaking the law, and it’s putting his life in danger.
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Tennessee: Event Raises Awareness To Danger For Roadside Assistance Workers
Slow down. Move over. These are four simple words that Walter Perlotto and other roadside workers want motorists to automatically remember as soon as they see the flashing lights of an emergency or utility vehicle.
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Minnesota: Ask a Trooper: Patrol cars struck at crash scenes
Ask a Trooper. Question: How many of your patrol cars have been struck while at a crash scene? Answer: Winter driving can be and is dangerous for all of us when the weather and road conditions become poor. The majority of the parked squads that are struck are in the winter season.
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Ohio: OSP steps up patrol for holiday travel
Police and emergency crews are speaking out about safety after a deputy was struck Saturday night.
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Illinois: ISP Releases Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Advisory
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is urging motorists across the state of Illinois to drive safe and avoid moving violations this holiday season.
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North Carolina: First responders need drivers to obey the law
Responding to emergencies daily is like an obstacle course for EMS and fire crews because drivers don't always move over.
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South Dakota: Trooper death, holidays prompts 'move over' reminder
With winter weather imminent and the prospect of more people traveling next week for the Thanksgiving holidays, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind people of their duty to move over and slow down when passing any vehicle displaying amber or yellow flashing lights.