Florida And Alabama Troopers Remind Drivers To ‘Move Over’

February 8, 2012

Troopers in Alabama and Florida are teaming up to raise public awareness of the “Move Over” laws in both states.

During the month-long enforcement operation, law enforcement officers will work together along busy highways and interstates to catch Move Over Law violators and others breaking traffic laws. Law enforcement officers will be out in force, issuing citations for violations.

The “Move Over” laws require  motorists, when they see an emergency vehicle or a wrecker parked roadside with flashing emergency lights, to move over one lane  away from the emergency vehicle or wrecker when driving on multi-lane highway.  If a driver can’t move over, or if it’s a two-lane road, drivers must slow down 20 mph under the posted speed limit.

More than 170 law enforcement officers in the United States have died after being struck by motor vehicles since 1999, while thousands have been injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

“All too often, a law enforcement officer, paramedic or wrecker operator is seriously injured or killed while they are doing their job because a vehicle drove too close,” said Director of the Florida Highway Patrol, Col. David Brierton. “That is why our law includes protection for all first responders, emergency personnel and wrecker operators. Each of them deserves protection under the law.”

Comments

5 Responses to “Florida And Alabama Troopers Remind Drivers To ‘Move Over’”

  1. Frank on February 10th, 2012 7:36 am

    When I read the headline, I thought the cops were moving people out of the left lane ( you know the signs, “slower traffic keep right”. There should be an unmarked car that travels in the left lane and lights people up that don’t move over.

  2. oakgrove on February 9th, 2012 6:37 am

    I am glad that the officer’s are reminding people they need to give a stiff penalty for people that do not obey simple and life safing laws. Traffic tickets need to high, also for those that refuse to use their lights during rain and fog. This is a safety hazard to all of us out there on the road.

  3. Jane on February 9th, 2012 5:54 am

    This law has been in effect in other states with many estimates of lives saved. It is a very sensible law and should be enforced! Now if they can do something about the people who tailgate you because you slowed down to obey the law!

  4. jcellops on February 8th, 2012 8:37 pm

    agree….this is a good reminder!

  5. JSCS on February 8th, 2012 12:02 pm

    Very good law. This law will save lives and is not unreasonable. Please obey.

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