US EditionCrash Responder Safety Week Reminds Drivers to Slow Down, Move over - WNKY News 40 Television
Kentucky's expanded law now protects anyone in roadside distress, with over 1,000 crashes involving emergency vehicles in three years, officials said.
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KYTC spotlights Crash Responder Safety Week | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Crash Responder Safety Week kicks off on November 17 and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding motorists to stay alert and drive safely to keep first responders safe. The cabinet is reminding drivers of Kentucky’s “Slow Down, Move Over” law which protects first responders, road crew workers and anyone in distress on the side of the road. The law requires motorists to either move over or slow down when a vehicle is stopped or workers a…
Crash Responder Safety Week reminds drivers to slow down, move over - WNKY News 40 Television
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Crash Responder Safety Week is Nov. 17 through Nov. 21, reminding drivers to slow down and move over for first responders. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky’s “Slow Down, Move Over” law expanded in July 2024 (KSR 189.930) to protect not only first responders but anyone in distress on the side of the road. “First responders put their lives at risk every day to keep Kentuckians safe, which is why we are re…
Crash responders urge motorists to slow down, move over: “It’s the Law”
JEFFERSON CITY — Every day on Missouri highways, first responders risk their lives within feet of fast-moving traffic. From law enforcement and tow operators to Missouri Department of Transportation crews and EMS personnel, these men and women face danger so others can make it home safely. This week, with a declaration from Gov. Mike Kehoe, Missouri will join the nation in marking the 10th anniversary of National Crash Responder Safety Week (Nov…
Lake County, FL - Sheriff Issues Safety Reminder: Follow Move Over Law or Face Fines, Slow Down
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lake County, FL – Local deputies are reminding drivers to “Move Over and Slow Down” after repeated incidents of motorists failing to give space to stopped emergency vehicles. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office warned that ignoring the law puts lives at risk — especially those of first responders working just feet from fast-moving traffic. A…
Kentucky man accused of impersonating officer, using flashing lights to slow drivers
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Kentucky man is in jail after police say he pretended to be an officer and used flashing lights on his SUV to try to slow down other drivers. According to an arrest citation, Bluegrass 911 received a call Monday night from an off-duty officer who reported an SUV speeding and using flashing red and blue lights—apparently trying to make him slow down. Harrodsburg Police say they quickly located the SUV in fron…
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