Four States law enforcement team up for 'Move Over' initiative
ARKANSAS (KTAL/KMSS)—Law enforcement protecting the highways and interstates in ArkLaTex is reminding drivers about the 'Move Over' laws designed to protect law enforcement officers and other first responders stopped on roadways.
Members of the Arkansas State Police, Texas Department of Public Safety – North Texas Region, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Louisiana State Police recently teamed up for the 'Move Over, Slow Down' initiative.
According to ASP, on May 14 the law enforcement agencies focused on drivers who violated their respective states' 'Move Over' laws.
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In Arkansas, the law states that when a driver approaches an authorized vehicle that is stopped or parked on a street, road, highway, or shoulder, they must move to the farthest lane or position away from the authorized vehicle. Drivers should remain in that lane or position until they have safely passed the authorized vehicle while exercising caution.
If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, the driver should exercise caution and reduce their speed according to the conditions of the street, road, or highway where the authorized vehicle is stopped or parked.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, all 50 states have 'Move Over' laws, but the penalties and fines differ from state to state.
According to the Department of Public Safety, in Texas, a violation of the 'Move Over' law could result in fines of up to $1,250 for a first offense. Stricter penalties can be imposed for drivers who cause serious injuries by failing to follow the law, including possible jail time and a fine of up to $4,000.
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