Massachusetts: Police target Worcester, Bristol counties to enforce 'Move Over Law'
Drivers had better pull over when emergency vehicles with flashing lights are approaching.That's the message from State Police as officers enforce the "Move Over Law" for commercial vehicles.
State Police stopped 82 vehicles and issued 103 citations for the "Move Over Law" in Worcester and Bristol counties on Thursday. Police also summonsed four drivers for operating on suspended licenses.
These enforcement efforts will continue in counties across the state, according to police.
The law, which took effect in 2009, aims to make police, firefighters, paramedics, tow-truck drivers, and all roadside emergency and maintenance professionals safer on the job. It requires drivers approaching a stationary emergency or maintenance vehicle with flashing lights to move to the next lane if it's safe to do so, and, barring that, to reduce their speed.
Failure to comply with the law could result in a fine of up to $100.
"Every year, first responders across the country are injured or killed on the job while providing emergency help," according to a State Police press release. "All citizens are asked to make a personal pledge to always move over to make Massachusetts roadways safer for everyone."
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