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  • Move Over Law Still Crucial to Safety of Georgia Emergency Workers

    A fatal hit-and-run accident in Henry County involving a police officer has the Governor's Office of Highway Safety reminding drivers about the Move Over law. It requires drivers to move over or slow down if there's an emergency vehicle of any kind on the side of the road. The Move Over law has been in effect since 2003, but unfortunately some people either just don't get it or aren't paying attention.

  • Iowa: Move Over or Slow Down for Emergency Responders

    A deadly wreck Monday on Highway 30 near the Williams Blvd. S.W. exit brought up a frequent complaint from officers and emergency responders who work accident scenes. That complaint was, once again, drivers who whiz by the flashing lights without moving over or slowing down to give emergency responders room to work on the roadside safely.

  • Honolulu Police Enforcing "Move Over" Law

    Honolulu police are issuing citations to motorists who failed to make room on the road for emergency responders. HPD's Traffic Enforcement Team conducted a "safer roads" operation in Pearl City and Waipahu on Wednesday.

  • Louisiana Fire, Police and Ambulance Drivers Sound Off

    When an ambulance, fire truck or police car is coming down the street with its sirens blaring, it can be stressful for all parties involved. Still, it doesn’t have to be if everyone knows what to do when an emergency vehicle is behind you.

  • North Carolina Move-Over Advertisement

    North Carolina’s Move Over law became effective on October 1, 2012. It requires emergency vehicles and utility service vehicles to have amber flashing lights. It also requires drivers to slow down and move over when approaching such vehicles. HiViz LED Lighting helps explain the new law and provides emergency flashing lights, brow lights, and scene lights that meet the requirements of the law.

  • South Dakota 'Move-Over' Enforcement Campaign

    The Buda and Kyle police departments and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Unit are joining forces with various law enforcement agencies along the IH-35 corridor in an enhanced operation targeting drivers who are passing authorized emergency vehicles in violation of the Move Over Act.

  • Message to Motorists from Michigan State Police After Crash Injures Trooper: 'Slow Down'

    "It's a danger every time we go out there," Thomas said. "We don't know who is texting, talking on their phone, feeding their child. We just don't know." MSP has one simple message to motorists when they see flashing police lights at the scene of an accident or traffic stop: slow down.

  • Texas Police Crack Down on Drivers Who Violate Mmove Over' Law

    Police will join 18 other law enforcement agencies across Central Texas in a new traffic crackdown. Officers and deputies are watching for drivers who don't follow the ‘move over’ law. The Texas law requires drivers to either move over or slow down by 20 mph below the posted speed limit when they approach an officer making an emergency stop on the side of the road. Other stories may be found at: http://www.myfoxaustin.com/story/19825921/central-texas-officers-enforcing-move-over-law http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/austin/move-over-or-pay-up http://keyetv.com/news/top-stories/stories/police-austin-drivers-move-over-slow-down-get-ticket-4757.shtml?wap=0

  • San Antonio, TX PD Says 'Move Over' Crackdown Starts Monday

    Law enforcement in San Antonio and Bexar County are cracking down on driver who don't clear the lane for emergency vehicles. On Monday, San Antonio police will be focusing on the "move over" law that requires drivers to yield to police, emergency crews and even tow trucks

  • Nevada 'Move-Over' Law

    Today we would like to address the “move over law” when approaching emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are utilizing emergency flashing lights or flashing amber lights.

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