AAA reminds drivers to follow state's Move Over Law - Rome Sentinel
In wake of the recent snowstorm, AAA is urging drivers to slow down and keep the Move Over Law in mind when passing emergency and maintenance equipment.
AAA officials said blocked sidewalks and narrowed roadways are often a byproduct of such storms and can present extra challenge to drivers, pedestrians and emergency responders. Snowy conditions, AAA said, do not void the state’s Move Over Law, which requires all drivers to reduce their speed and move to an adjacent lane when they see the flashing lights of emergency and maintenance vehicles on the roadside.
The law includes police, fire and EMT vehicles, along with tow trucks and highway maintenance equipment. The law has been in effect since 2016.
“There continue to be far too many tragic stories of law enforcement officers, highway maintenance workers and tow truck operators injured or killed assisting motorists,” said Patti Artessa, regional director of public and government affairs at AAA Northeast.
“The simple act of slowing down and moving over can prevent these senseless tragedies and make the roads safer for everyone.”
Violating the Move Over Law can result in a $150 fine and two points on your driver’s license, according to state law.
On average in the U.S., two emergency responders are struck daily while working at the roadside, AAA officials said. These incidents cause property damage, injuries and in some cases fatalities. According to FBI statistics, law enforcement officers being struck and killed assisting others at the roadside is a major cause of police deaths in the U.S. Most of these preventable crashes can be averted by complying with the letter of the Move Over law.
AAA urges drivers to look twice for runners, walkers, and cyclists in the roadway, and heed the move over statute. Safety advocates across the state urge care, vigilance and compliance with the law in consideration of those working to keep our roadways safe.
source: https://romesentinel.com/stories/aaa-reminds-drivers-to-follow-states-move-over-law,128889
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