Scott's Law violation a growing problem - newschannel20.com

CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Law enforcement is sending out a warning about the growing number of people that are ignoring one of Illinois' simple laws.

Officials say that more and more drivers are breaking Scott's Law that requires drivers to move over or slow down when passing a first responder pulled over on the side of the of the road.

Chatham Police taking to social media to warn drivers to follow the law when approaching police or emergency vehicles along the highway.

The department says just last week, they stopped seven Scott's Law violators within four hours. Officials say even then there were drivers going by breaking the law.

Illinois State Police also reminding drivers that violating Scott's Law could face fines up to ten thousand dollars.

Chatham Police officer David Leach has this message for drivers:

"So if you are driving and you see any sort of flashing lights on the side of the road, whether it's red & blue - its an ambulance - or its orange - a tow truck - please slow down and move over into the other lane to keep everyone safe," Leach said.

Officer Leach says that if you can't move over than you need to slow down. Scott's Law was created in 2001 after a Chicago Fire Lieutenant was hit and killed while responding to a traffic accident.

Officials say if you break this simple law, you are putting first responders and other drivers in a very dangerous situation.

Click here for more information on Scott's Law.

source: https://newschannel20.com/news/local/scotts-law-violation-a-growing-problem

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