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Ohio: Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Acknowledge Move Over Law
Officers say many Ohioans are unaware the move over law exists. "If you're traveling a 4 lane road where there's a divided highway and there's an adjacent lane you should try to slow down and move over to the adjacent lane to give a little bit more of a buffer between the roadside worker and your vehicle," said Van Wert Post Commander, Lieutenant Tim Grigsby, "If it's impossible, let's say you have a line of traffic in that left lane, you just can't get over, at least slow down.
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Michigan: Move over for tow drivers, too
The law is not new, but an accident two weeks ago was a reminder to Battle Creek towing company owner Randy Hammer.
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Washington: Move over when you pass those flashing blue lights
Just spend an hour hanging out with Washington State Patrol troopers along the shoulders of I-5 near Marysville. Inch out of the passenger side during a traffic stop.
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Massachusetts: Police reminding drivers to move over on highways
Sgt. Michael Miskell is a 23 year veteran of the state police. He's been hit twice while sitting on the side of the road.
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Washington: Tow Truck Driver Worries for Safety When Drivers Disobey "Move Over" Law
You could get a $214 ticket if you don't move over when emergency vehicles are on the side of the road. But did you know the law covers much more than just law enforcement?
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Washington State Troopers Weary Of Being Hit By Side Of The Road
The Washington State Patrol is reminding drivers to move over -- or at least slow down -- when approaching an emergency vehicle that’s stopped with its lights flashing. The Patrol will begin a three-day crackdown Tuesday on drivers who don’t give troopers some space.
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Washington Patrol to do emphasis patrols on “Move Over Law”
The Washington State Patrol will be working this week to make sure motorists know they need to move over when they see emergency vehicles on the side of the road.
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Massachusetts: • Tow truck drivers at risk: Millbury couple push for better compliance with 'Move Over Law'
Dick Stearns recalls the time when a passing truck on the Massachusetts Turnpike clipped off not just the side view mirror of the disabled truck he was hitching up, but also the mirror on his tow truck.
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Massachusetts: • Utility workers want 'move over' law coverage
National Grid officials want utility trucks afforded the same protection from drivers on state highways as police cars and highway maintenance vehicles, which are buffered by the "move over law."
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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.