DOT Should Update Public Awareness Materials on Move Over Laws

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July 3rd, 2024

All states and the District of Columbia have “Move Over” laws—which require drivers to change lanes, slow down, or both, when approaching certain vehicles stopped on the roadside with flashing warning lights.

States often use road signs and social media to inform the public of these laws. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration supports states’ efforts via funding, research, and public awareness materials like videos. But NHTSA materials mostly focus on moving over for first responders and don’t fully reflect state-specific laws that can include trash, construction, or other vehicles.

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