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Florida: January is Move Over Awareness month in Florida
If you see an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, move over! It's the law. Law enforcement says not everyone knows the law, which is why Florida has made January Move Over Awareness month.
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Idaho: Ask Policeman Dan: Move Over Law
This is for the person who told me last week my jokes were dumb: A man was gassing up his car when gasoline splashed up on his arm and to make matters worse his arm caught on fire. Police showed up and arrested him for brandishing a firearm.
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Florida: FHP releases crash video to remind drivers of Move Over law
January is Move Over Law Awareness Month, and the Florida Highway Patrol is reminding drivers that it's the law to move over for emergency and service vehicles.
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Florida: FHP troopers crack down on move over violations trying to save lives
Florida drivers may be receiving a fine of up to $120 for not moving over when an official is stopped on the side of the road.
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Ohio:Drivers reminded to move over for law enforcement
The highway patrol is reminding motorists to move over for law enforcement officers.
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New Hampshire: In wake of crashes with cruisers, state police remind motorists to slow down in snow, move over for emergency lights
State Police Col. Robert Quinn on Tuesday had a meeting with his high command concerning what needs to be done to ensure this winter would not be a repeat of last year, when 21 police cruisers were struck in crashes, injuring five troopers and costing the state more than $200,000.
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Ohio: State Patrol promoting Move Over law
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to help keep their fellow drivers and law enforcement officers safe by following Ohio’s Move Over law. From 2011-2015, Ohio State Highway Patrol cruisers were involved in 67 crashes that appear be related to the move over law. These crashes resulted in deaths of two civilians, 25 injured officers and 35 injured civilians.
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Georgia: Man who nearly hit Rincon officer fined for failing to move over
Jan. 1: An officer was helping with a traffic stop on Ga. 21 when a car drove by him, speeding, and nearly struck his leg. He stopped the vehicle for failure to move over. The driver said he slowed down to 50 mph as he passed the officer. The officer told him the speed limit there was 35 mph. He was arrested for drunken driving and failure to move over.
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Wisconsin: Law of the Month: Protection provided by Move Over Law
By reacting calmly and correctly in the following situations, you can help prevent serious problems.
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Illinois: Drivers can save lives by changing lanes
Every six days, a tow truck driver is killed on the job. Some say those could be prevented if drivers followed the law.