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  • Fleet Safety Video Tip: 'Move Over' Law Compliance

    This week thousands of law enforcement officers will participate in the annual national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday crackdown on drunk drivers. That’s why this is a good time to remind fleet drivers about the need to comply with state “Move Over” laws.

  • Illinois: Officers Urge Drivers to Remember Scott's Law

    It’s a law designed to keep police and other emergency crews safe, but police say many drivers are ignoring it. It was put into place after a driver struck and killed Chicago Fire Lieutenant Scott Gillen back on December 23, 2000. Thus, Scott’s Law was born in 2002. Fourteen years later, police say drivers still fail to pass with caution when they see them on the side of the road. Lines of cars speeding by- just a few feet from your vehicle.

  • Wisconsin: I-94 Tragedy Evolves Into Cause for 'Move Over' Law

    More signs, awareness and higher fines equals greater highway safety for emergency workers. That's the goal of family and friends of Nathan Walsh, a tow truck operator from Osseo killed Oct. 20 on Interstate 94 while working with a disabled vehicle.

  • Idaho: Caldwell Police to Aggressively Enforce ‘Move Over' Law’

    Police officials have asked nicely for motorists to slow down and move to the farthest possible lane when they see officers performing traffic stops on the side of the road. But starting Friday, Caldwell Police Sgt. Doug Winfield said, they’ll be aggressively handing out tickets along Blaine Street and Cleveland Boulevard to anyone who fails to comply with Idaho’s “move over law.”

  • Canada: Nova Scotia Motorists are Ignoring ‘Move Over’ Law

    Emergency responders say Nova Scotia drivers are not slowing down when driving past them, despite laws meant to protect them from speeding traffic. Police in Halifax have issued almost 400 tickets this year to motorists who come too close to emergency vehicles, which is a violation of the province’s “move over” law.

  • Canada: Ontario Provincial PoliceAssociation Launches "Move Over" Campaign

    The Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) launched a new campaign this morning showing the human costs of failing to slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles.

  • Washington: Tukila Firefighter Struck by Car Urges Drivers to Move Over

    Tukwila firefighter Greg Hansen doesn't reminder flying 12 feet through the air and landing on the fogline of Interstate 5. He does remember fellow firefighters dragging him to safety, blood running from his nose. Hansen has a new Thanksgiving day and a message for anyone who drives on a freeway: when you see emergency lights of any color, slow down and MOVE OVER.

  • Pennsylvania: PennDOT, State Police Continue to Enforce "Steer Clear" Law

    PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police today urged motorists to “steer clear” of police, emergency responders, road crews and tow-truck operators while they carry out their duties. To draw additional attention to the “Steer Clear” law, PennDOT will display a message from Dec. 6-13 on more than 200 electronic message signs across the state. The message will be displayed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. whenever other traffic alerts aren’t being displayed.

  • Canada: Treat Tow Trucks Like Emergency Vehicles, Move Over: CAA

    Ontario already has a law requiring motorists to slow down and move over when they see an emergency vehicle such as a police cruiser or an ambulance on the side of the road with lights activated. The Canadian Automobile Association is now pushing to have that law amended to include tow truck drivers.

  • Tennessee: Move it on Over: Despite Laws, Simple Traffic Stops Still Put Police in Crosshairs

    In 2006, Tennessee became the 30th state to pass a "Move Over Law," creating a safety zone to protect police working along the sides of roadways. It has since been amended to include firefighters, other emergency personnel and utility workers. It requires that passing motorists merge into the adjacent lane of traffic — when safe to do so — or when moving over isn't possible, slow down for emergency vehicles. The penalty for violating Tennessee's "Move Over Law" is a maximum fine of up to $500 and possibly up to 30 days in jail.

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