What's Driving You Crazy? – Explaining Nevada's 'Move Over' law
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – Because not enough people are following the 'Move Over' law, the Nevada State Police have made a shareable video that explains it.
Sgt. Chris Brown says:
'Any time you see flashing lights on the shoulder, you're required to slow down and move over. This law saves lives. We've seen way too many construction workers, troopers, officers, killed because of folks not moving over and slowing down. It only takes a split second for something to go wrong, and then we're in a situation that will change peoples' lives forever. Please respect the lights, respect the cones, and do your part to work with us to help us get home safely.'
The 'Move Over' law has been on the books since 2003.
In 2017 it was amended to include work crews from the Nevada Dept of Transportation.
But as another trooper has said: you should move over for *any vehicle flashing lights on the side of the road. Please share this message. Thanks.
Buckle up, drive carefully – and, please put down that phone!
You're welcome to join the 'Driving You Crazy' conversation by emailing: traffic8@8newsnow.com.
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