12-05-2025
North Carolina launches campaign to enforce Move Over Law
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program and local law enforcement are launching a statewide enforcement campaign to remind drives of the Move Over Law.
The enforcement campaign will be in place from May 12-18, 2025.
The North Carolina Move Over Law requires drivers to move over a lane or slow down when they are approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road. It protects law enforcement officers, emergency services workers, and people working along the roadside with the N.C. Department of Transportation. 'Our emergency transportation and utility responders put themselves in harm's way each day to keep our roads safe,' GHSP Director Mark Ezzell said. 'The Move Over Law is not just a suggestion; it's the law, and a crucial component to ensure the safety of these responders and others. This campaign is a vital step in educating drivers and fostering a culture of safety on North Carolina roadways.'
If you violate the Move Over Law, you could receive a $250 fine and misdemeanor or felony charges, if someone is injured or property is damaged. 'Slowing down and moving over is a simple way to help protect law enforcement, first responders, and others who work on the roads at all hours of the day,' Commander of the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Colonel Freddy Johnson Jr. said. 'These emergency personnel work in dangerous situations all the time, but drivers really increase that risk for them when they ignore the flashing lights and don't comply with the law.' For more information on the Move Over Law, click here.
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