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PSA: Move over for emergency vehicles!

GasBuddy Blog -- A near death experience for a seasoned state trooper has brought the trooper to request that motorists and truckers recognize what is a law in nearly all states: move over for emergency vehicles, or slow down.

Earlier this summer, Trooper David Avila was seriously injured on when a tractor-trailer driving too close to the shoulder rammed his patrol car and then hit him as he was making a routine traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Washington County, Maryland.

According to Move Over America, 49 states have laws requiring motorists to either move over, or reduce their speed if they can't move over. The only state that doesn't have such a law is Hawaii.

In the last 10 years, well over one hundred troopers have been...

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Submitted Sep 07, 2012 By: PD

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BizBombe Rookie Author Baltimore Posts:90 Points:187,600 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2012 11:14:09 PM Ignore BizBombe Report Abuse "The law???" "I am the law!!!" - Judge Dredd
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:22,903 Points:3,526,800 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 9:20:18 PM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse Remember a thread a few years ago talking about ambulances and emergency vehicles? Some places didn't have a law saying drivers had to move over for ambulances, and we actually had members posting they wouldn't move over for an ambulance because they didn't have to.
pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:1,920 Points:270,240 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 8:36:04 PM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse where did these people get their license?... out of a cracker jacks box?
dcone2 All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:899 Points:80,635 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 4:44:44 PM Ignore dcone2 Report Abuse ok
lesandliz Sophomore Author New Orleans Posts:190 Points:349,125 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 23, 2012 5:46:06 AM Ignore lesandliz Report Abuse Move over, it's the law
RonElp All-Star Author El Paso Posts:763 Points:109,620 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Sep 22, 2012 11:43:44 PM Ignore RonElp Report Abuse Don't people understand the danger by not pulling over?
JeffreyZan Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:3,131 Points:719,570 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 22, 2012 6:32:51 PM Ignore JeffreyZan Report Abuse Just do it!
pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:1,920 Points:270,240 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2012 11:45:44 PM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse It's the law!
Kath16 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:976 Points:235,820 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2012 7:10:06 AM Ignore Kath16 Report Abuse Move over that could be your family member inside.
BAMBAM197105 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:592 Points:104,835 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2012 9:04:08 PM Ignore BAMBAM197105 Report Abuse YES
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:749,880 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2012 8:57:27 AM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse Yes
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,092 Points:2,168,700 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2012 5:04:17 PM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse And don't tailgate them after they pass!
Tony7111 Rookie Author Long Island Posts:10 Points:5,375 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2012 3:49:54 AM Ignore Tony7111 Report Abuse I agree with you that this is important.
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,115 Points:290,865 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2012 7:27:59 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse ok
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,332 Points:1,477,010 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:46:27 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse about time
lile07 Sophomore Author Chicago Posts:119 Points:438,370 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 3:07:47 AM Ignore lile07 Report Abuse Good idea
me2too4c Sophomore Author New York Posts:245 Points:234,735 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 2:05:40 AM Ignore me2too4c Report Abuse wish more drives found basic driving 101
fastrite Rookie Author Idaho Posts:12 Points:124,665 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 6:56:22 AM Ignore fastrite Report Abuse situational awareness is key to being able to respond to a parked vehicle. IF you don't see the vehcle in time you won't be able to move over. When driving, that is the most important activity, not the cell phone call or text, or a bite to eat, etc....
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,947 Points:1,272,000 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 9:52:31 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Always do.
paulweb All-Star Author Ohio Posts:806 Points:353,270 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 5:54:19 PM Ignore paulweb Report Abuse Come on people, this is basic driving 101.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:749,880 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 12:25:25 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse yes please do
Eflash Rookie Author Las Vegas Posts:2 Points:415 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 6:59:37 AM Ignore Eflash Report Abuse Something as simple as slowing down can save lives. It's important to take a deep breath sometimes and think of others for a moment!
bginsj Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,848 Points:1,230,635 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:07:29 PM Ignore bginsj Report Abuse old news but still everyone should do it, its common sense!!
papakoca All-Star Author Texas Posts:649 Points:526,185 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 12:31:56 PM Ignore papakoca Report Abuse Still good info, even if it is a few days old.
BudsterMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:3,690 Points:699,180 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 11:49:49 AM Ignore BudsterMO Report Abuse Old article with good information.
DYSKYPILOT Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,877 Points:621,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 11:34:07 AM Ignore DYSKYPILOT Report Abuse Most people I see don't know what move over means.
drewsworld Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:240 Points:19,105 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 11:10:26 AM Ignore drewsworld Report Abuse This is tragic as well as avoidable if all of us valued the importance of life over selfishness in our busy lives
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,106 Points:1,907,080 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 11:01:16 AM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse over ,,, over ..... over
Romey08 Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,311 Points:1,436,490 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:59:51 AM Ignore Romey08 Report Abuse old news
TheeRedRam Champion Author Hartford Posts:3,138 Points:668,410 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:58:39 AM Ignore TheeRedRam Report Abuse .
JJ_Chicago Veteran Author Chicago Posts:284 Points:601,015 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:57:13 AM Ignore JJ_Chicago Report Abuse drivers should move over for anyone on the side of the road, not just e-vehicles.
sailfreeMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,291 Points:457,075 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:57:01 AM Ignore sailfreeMI Report Abuse Let's keep it safe out there.
hallows Champion Author St. Louis Posts:4,673 Points:2,799,645 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:56:47 AM Ignore hallows Report Abuse Old news!
HoosierDaddyKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,257 Points:294,135 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:53:54 AM Ignore HoosierDaddyKY Report Abuse Move over or pay a steep fine. Too many people won't listen unless it costs them money or time in jail.
lkozark Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,110 Points:1,362,085 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:53:14 AM Ignore lkozark Report Abuse Good reminder. This includes tow trucks. Had a tow truck drive hit and killed here recently,
seeyardee Champion Author Sacramento Posts:9,080 Points:1,800,730 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:51:36 AM Ignore seeyardee Report Abuse Maybe someone you love could die if someone doesn't move over. What then?
jaccks Champion Author Kansas Posts:1,753 Points:2,165,650 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:51:00 AM Ignore jaccks Report Abuse common sense
brammage8 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:94 Points:49,905 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:50:22 AM Ignore brammage8 Report Abuse People are dumb
96EASYRIDER Sophomore Author Dayton Posts:169 Points:8,045 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:49:44 AM Ignore 96EASYRIDER Report Abuse Seen this before. I don't mind the reminder. As should everybody else.
BazooQC Champion Author Montreal Posts:9,685 Points:1,631,475 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:47:30 AM Ignore BazooQC Report Abuse Everyone should be aware of this common sense safety rule. It has become rule in Canada.
craigsf38 Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,688 Points:1,506,030 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:47:24 AM Ignore craigsf38 Report Abuse OLD NEWS
BJ1947 Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:1,270 Points:477,735 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:44:13 AM Ignore BJ1947 Report Abuse Old news
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,911 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:43:43 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Police radar vehicles and traffic stops, ambulance vehicles, traffic accidents, highway road crews, vehicles stopped along the road with a flat tire – all traffic should move over one lane to keep clear of stopped vehicles or slow way down! ANY vehicle stopped along the side of the road, drivers should slow down or move over one lane. When making traffic stops along busy or rural roads, I have seen police approach the stopped vehicle from the passenger side and talk to the driver through the passenger window. Avoiding any possibility of getting hit by a vehicle passing that area on the road. ALL public safety or emergency vehicles should have warning lights ON - OR warning signs displayed when stopped or working along all highways and roads. When this law went into effect, police were stopped alongside the freeway (with radar and emergency lights ON at 1 AM), just over a rise in the road waiting for vehicles to slow down or move over one lane. There was NO accident or a need for the police to stop alongside the road at that time, it was a traffic sting to see who they could ticket for not slowing down or moving over one lane. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, has a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
muquee Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,416 Points:517,970 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:43:42 AM Ignore muquee Report Abuse You would want it.
GasSpy007 Champion Author New York City Posts:1,796 Points:483,350 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:42:33 AM Ignore GasSpy007 Report Abuse Old
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:7,786 Points:1,468,275 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:42:25 AM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse Not again!!
Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,520 Points:305,915 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:42:02 AM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse Ahhh, there we go again...assuming "common sense" is really common. Pull over...or park.
MrPony Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:415 Points:390,040 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:42:00 AM Ignore MrPony Report Abuse That's how I was taught to drive (in the 1950's)
JohnLM Champion Author Orlando Posts:1,032 Points:526,225 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:41:59 AM Ignore JohnLM Report Abuse I absolutely hate the move over laws.
rjd1608 Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,336 Points:1,925,030 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:41:57 AM Ignore rjd1608 Report Abuse common sense