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Louisiana: 'Move over' law designed to save lives
In the last decade, 134 police officers have lost their lives after being struck by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop. Hundreds more have been seriously injured. Every state has “move over” laws. Louisiana is no exception.
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Minnesota: Citations, Injuries Down For 'Move Over' Law
Another law that's shown encouraging numbers is the Ted Foss Move Over Law.
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Virginia: Trucking Company Helps Publicize Virginia's 'Move Over' Law
A Virginia trucking company is taking action to raise awareness of safety by putting stickers on trucks to keep first responders and those who work on the roads safe.
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North Dakota: Emergency workers remind drivers to move over on the roadways
Emergency crews in North Dakota and Minnesota are reminding drivers to move over as the roads become icier.
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New York: Failure To Obey 'Move Over' Law Leads To I-684 DWI Arrest
A South Salem man was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 29 by the New York State Police from the Somers barracks, for driving while intoxicated after failing to obey the "Move Over" state law.
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Illinois: Winter Weather--Get It Together
As snow and ice season bears down on Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up to alert motorists to be prepared and to remember: “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” By taking steps now to be ready to drive in wintry conditions, the traveling public can do its part to ensure a safe and successful winter driving season.
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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.