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CT 'Move-Over' Law Moves Forward
A proposed law that would mandate motorists move over when an emergency vehicle is parked on the side of a highway cleared the state legislature’s Transportation Committee today. The law is co-sponsored by Westport state Representative Joe Mioli and Representative Russ Morin of Wethersfield, both Democrats.
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Columbus Police Enforcing Georgia "Move Over" Law
In his thirteen years on the force, Columbus Police Corporal Robert Taft lived through some close calls. "Many times I've been almost struck while conducting traffic stops on the side of the road, especially at night, when its dark. Many times people don't see us," said Taft, a member of the Motor Squad. There is a law on the books meant to protect cops like Corporal Taft, but most people don't know about it.
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MN Emergency Responders in
When emergency vehicles are on the roadside, by law you have to change lanes to give them extra room. But, the number of squad cars hit on slippery roads is on the rise.
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Move Over! Nearly 50 MN State Patrol Squad Cars Hit This Winter Alone
Since December 2008, the State Patrol says 48 squad cars have been struck on Minnesota roads by drivers who have not obeyed the law. That's more than double the amount from last winter.
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Move Over Detail Set This Week for Gainesville, FL
Gainesville police will be watching for speeding motorists and drivers who violate the state’s Move Over law.
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FL Seniors Take Course to Improve Their Driving
A group of senior citizens at Lake Region Village in Haines City took an eight-hour AARP driving course, which will not only help them become safer drivers, but reduce their insurance rates by 10 percent.
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WI Says Be Mindful of Emergency Vehicles
Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin Sheriff Mick Fink is reminding people to be mindful of emergency vehicles pulled over on the side of the road.
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MA State Representative Receives Honor From State Police
The State Police Association of Massachusetts held its annual ceremony Feb. 11 to honor elected officials in Massachusetts who have shown their vigorous and ongoing commitment to public safety.
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MO Police Speeding Crackdown Leads to Almost 100 Tickets
The numbers are in from last week's crackdown on speeders on Highway 63 in Boone County. Feb. 25, the sheriff's department issued 97 tickets in just six hour-that's more than 16 tickets an hour.
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OR State Police Steps Up Patrol, Aims for Fewer Crashes
The Oregon State Police, working in partnership with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation, has set its sights on a plan aimed at reducing crashes and associated damage, injuries and deaths on targeted Lincoln County-area state highways.