Move Over, Save Lives
Law enforcement kicks off Move Over Law campaign
Move Over, Save Lives
Law enforcement kicks off Move Over Law campaign
Move Over Florida! It’s the law; it’s common sense; it’s common courtesy and it’s a lifesaver!
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| Move Over! Violators of the Move Over Law will be targeted with warnings or citations. |
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Since 1997, the Florida Highway Patrol says 151 troopers have been killed by motorists. During the five-year period of 1996-2000, motorists in Florida crashed into working law enforcement vehicles that were stopped/parked along Florida roadways 1,793 times, resulting in five deaths and 419 injuries.
That’s a startling statistic that lawmakers hope will end with the crackdown of drivers not adhering to the Move Over Law.
A new Move Over Florida! statewide campaign is now in effect. From June 23rd through the 29th, troopers and all law enforcement officers will be working together along busy highways and interstates to catch violators during this extensive push. They will pass out brochures on the Move Over Law, along with a warning or a citation.
The Move Over Law was passed in Florida in 2002 to keep emergency responders safe on the highways, but authorities say many drivers still do not move over. The law requires drivers to move over one lane whenever an emergency vehicle on the side of the road has emergency lights activated. If moving over is not an option, the drivers must simply slow down at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
