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The Slow Down, Move Over Law requires motorists who are approaching authorized vehicles displaying emergency lights to slow down or move over one lane away from the incident when it is safe to do so. Visit AAA at – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan, along with a coalition of transportation agencies that comprise the NJ Traffic Incident Management (NJTIM) task force, announced the launch of a bumper sticker and poster campaign to raise public awareness of the Slow Down, Move Over Law.

Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Some states recommend slowing to a speed that is 10-20 mph less than the posted speed limit.ĪAA strives to raise awareness of many traffic safety measures, for more information, go to AAA’s News & Safety.Īs upstate New York’s largest member services organization, AAA Western and Central New York provides more than 887,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. √ Go slow: If you are unable to switch lanes, slow to a speed that is safe and reasonable. √ Move over: On multilane roadways, slow down when you see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle at the roadside and, if possible, move over into an adjacent lane.

#SLOW DOWN MOVE OVER LOGO DRIVERS#

√ Approach with caution: When approaching an emergency vehicle with lights flashing on the side of a two-lane roadway, drivers should slow down to a speed that is safe and approach with caution unless otherwise directed by an emergency worker on the scene. √ Watch the road: Look for situations where emergency vehicles, tow trucks, utility service vehicles or disabled vehicles are stopped on the side of the road. √ Always remain alert: Avoid distractions and focus on the task of driving.

Unfortunately, law enforcement, emergency workers and tow truck operators continue to be struck and injured or killed while aiding others on the side of the road because a passing vehicle did not sufficiently slow down and move over.ĪAA offers the following tips when motorists spot emergency or utility vehicles on the road: The “ Move Over Law” requires motorists to slow down and move over, reduce their speed and move to another lane (when possible) to “avoid colliding with a vehicle parked, stopped, or standing on the shoulder or any portion of the (road) when the vehicle is an authorized emergency response, tow truck, or maintenance vehicle with its lights flashing.” (Emergency response vehicles include police vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances and construction.)ĪAA was instrumental in advocating for the passing of this law and its inclusion of first responders and tow truck drivers. Sadly, every year about 23 roadside workers and first responders (one every two weeks) loses their life at the roadside and hundreds more are injured while tending to disabled vehicles. New York state’s “Move Over Law” was enacted November 2016 however, many New York motorists say they are not aware of this life-saving law. Glenn’s death underscores why “Slow Down, Move Over” laws are critical to safety and drivers must slow down, and move over into the next lane, if they can do so safely.Īll 50 states have “Move Over” laws that require drivers to reduce their speed and switch lanes to protect service technicians, tow truck operators and emergency vehicle operators.

32-year-old Glenn Ewing was placing a AAA member’s vehicle on the back of a tow truck when he was hit by a passing vehicle. The AAA family is deeply saddened by the death of one of our drivers over Independence Day weekend. AAA offers motorists 5 steps to help save livesĪAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to “Slow Down, Move Over” after a tragic incident in Cincinnati.

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