More than 150 police officers have been killed during routine traffic stops, since 1999 after being struck by vehicles.

Move over laws require motorists to move over one lane, if possible, whenever an emergency vehicle of any kind is working on the side of the road displaying flashing emergency lights.  If it’s too congested and impossible to move over safely, drivers must slow down below the posted speed limit.  Only police officers in Hawaii, Maryland, New York and Washington, DC are unprotected.

Drivers who break the law will be ticketed and fined.

This law helps protect police, firefighters, paramedics, tow truck drivers and all emergency and maintenance professional.

Protect first responders by moving over or when you see flashing emergency lights.