move over

I rode along with an Oregon State Police trooper yesterday. She invited me to see how the troopers are educating drivers about the “move over” law. The law states that a motorist must move over to the center lane or slow down at least 5 mph before passing an emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights on while on the shoulder. This law is for the safety of both motorists and emergency personnel, she said, as people and troopers have been hit by oncoming cars while parked on the shoulder. Watch the video and heed the rule of law!

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