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State Move Over Laws- Map outlining state move over laws.

Move Over Fact Sheet- Basic facts regarding move over laws.
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State Move Over Laws Chart- Chart outlining state move over laws.

Model Language for a Move Over Law- Developed by the National Center on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinance

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Wisconsin Drivers Reminded to Mmove Over'
To help protect law enforcement officers, emergency responders, road maintenance workers, and others who work on the side of roadways, Wisconsin has a Move Over Law. The law requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down in order to create a safety zone for a squad car, ambulance, fire truck, tow truck or highway maintenance vehicle that is stopped on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing.

Florida Police Announce Miami-Dade Traffic Enforcement Operation
Police say they'll be out in force throughout Miami-Dade County on Thursday night looking for unsafe drivers. The Traffic Enforcement Saturation Patrol will start at 10 p.m. and last until 5 a.m., police say.

Illinois Police Will Step Up Efforts During March Madness Weekends
Drivers need to be extra cautious as the Illinois State Police steps up enforcement to coincide with the additional traffic coming into town for the Illinois High School Association basketball tournaments.

Pennsylvania 'Move Over' Law is No Urban Legend
Q: I am forwarding a message I received on the Internet. Please let us know whether this is a law in Pennsylvania: ''There is a new law in Pennsylvania that most people aren't aware of, known as the 'move over' law, for which my friend recently was cited.

Virginia Operation Air, Land and Speed Returns to I-81
As Virginia continues to experience record decreases in traffic-related deaths, the Virginia State Police will launch its first Operation Air, Land & Speed effort of 2010 this weekend.

Illinois Move Over Law Enforcement
Illinois State Police are alerting motorists to the dangers of driving while distracted — which has caused one serious accident and another close call in recent days.

Indiana Law Makers Share Ideas
Rep. Jacque Clements also shared that an addition to the “Slow Down Move Over” law has passed. Utility workers are now included, and “slow down” has been defined as 10 miles per hour under the posted speed limit.

In Colorado Shocking Crash Caught on Video Highlights 'Move Over' Law
It happened in an instant. A car slammed into a police officer helping a driver on the side of the highway the crash, tossing the Ohio police lieutenant like a rag doll over the median.

Move Over... It's the Law in Idaho
The Move Over Law was passed a little over 3 years ago. It was enacted to prevent officers from being hit while on traffic stops. But are people in East Idaho following this relatively new law?

In Florida: Aggressive Drivers, Stop It Or Be Stopped
Deputies and officers from all across Broward County will be hitting the roads Friday evening, ready to take in aggressive drivers, people flouting seat belt laws, speeders and other lawbreakers.

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