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  • Ohio: Move Over and Slow Down

    After a state trooper was hit while on the job, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be more cautious. Last February a car crashed into Trooper Brent Hill as he and his field training officer investigated the driver of a vehicle for underage OVI. Other stories can be found at: http://www.wfmj.com/story/24208993/patrol-urges-motorists-to-move-over-and-slow-down-its-the-law http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/12/16/new-road-law-move-over-for-workers.html

  • Florida: Bill Would Extend 'Move Over' Law to Utility Crews

    A proposed law would ticket drivers who do not move over for utility crews parked alongside the road.

  • Ohio:Ohio State Police Releases Video of Trooper being Struck

    The Ohio State Highway Patrol released cruiser cam video of a trooper being struck along Interstate 75. The video show Trooper Brent Hill back in February while investigating a crash along the highway in Warren County. Troopers say they released the video to remind drivers to move over and slow down whenever you see law enforcement on the side of the law. It's the law in Ohio. Another story can be found at: http://www.whio.com/news/news/osp-cruiser-video-released-trooper-hill-strike/ncJmj/

  • Massachusetts: Motorist Receives 'Move-Over' Law Summons

    A motorist traveling northbound along Route 128 was issued a citation under the state’s “move over” law — a statute aimed at keeping motorists clear of those doing construction or carrying out other work on public roadways. Police said the citation was issued at 11:21 a.m.

  • Mississippi: Troopers Warn Drivers to Move Over

    The Mississippi Highway Patrol is warning drivers to obey state law and move over when they see emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road.

  • Missouri/Illinois: Things to Keep in Mind Before You Hit the Road

    The day before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest travel days in the nation and local law enforcement officials say they want everyone to play it safe on the roads. Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant Brent Bernhardt said to remember one thing before you head out.

  • Tennessee: Thousands Ignoring State's Move Over Law

    A law meant to save first responders on Tennessee's busiest roadways is largely being ignored by thousands of drivers everyday and emergency personnel are worried it's only a matter time before one of them gets hit.

  • Florida: Trooper on a Mission to Educate Others About 'Move Over' Law

    A life-changing crash gave a Florida State Highway trooper a new mission in life: educate others about Florida's Move Over law. Every January, FHP campaigns to spread awareness on how drivers must move over when a patrol car or emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road. Trooper Dave Rodriguez nearly lost his life 2 years ago on the State Road 528 and McCoy Road, because a driver failed to move over

  • Canada: Legislating Against Stupidity? Move-Over Law Needed, Says MHA

    A proposed law designed to protect emergency crews is making its way through the Newfoundland and Labrador house of assembly. The bill will require drivers, by law, to do things that common sense dictates they should do in the first place: cut their speed and move over when passing an ambulance or any other emergency vehicle that is stopped on a roadway.

  • The "Move Over, America" Partnership Public Reminder to Change Lanes to Protect Police, First Responders

    "Move Over, America” is a partnership originally founded in 2007 by the National Safety Commission, the National Sheriffs’ Association and the National Association of Police Organizations in efforts to protect law enforcement officers and other first responders while on scene of vehicular crashes, roadside assistance and/or other roadside occurrences.

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