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Supporting National Move Over Law Day to Enhance Roadside Safety.

The US Senate supports establishing a National Move Over Law Day to boost driver awareness regarding the legal requirement to move over or slow down when passing emergency and roadside assistance personnel. This initiative aims to protect the lives of first responders, tow truck operators, and transportation workers who are frequently injured or killed by distracted motorists while performing their duties. Citizens are urged to strictly follow existing state "Move Over Laws" to ensure safer roads for everyone.
Key points
Calls for a nationwide awareness campaign to remind drivers of their legal duty to move one lane over or slow down when approaching emergency or rescue activities on the roadside.
Highlights the severe danger faced by responders; 46 traffic incident management responders were killed in 2024 due to roadside collisions.
The resolution encourages adherence to existing state "Move Over Laws" which are critical for public safety.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_527
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]