HPD: Don’t Forget to ‘Slow Down and Move Over’

HPD: Don’t forget to ‘slow down and move over’

With National Crash Responders Safety Week taking place Nov. 17-24, the Hawaii Police Department is reminding motorists of their legal duty to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles stopped on the roadway.

CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK IS NOV. 17-21 Motorists Reminded: “Safety Starts with You” During Crash Responder Safety Week

HONOLULU – November 17-21 has been declared Crash Responder Safety Week by Governor Josh Green — and the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) and its federal, state, county and community partners remind Hawaiʻi motorists to move over or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles. Secondary traffic crashes are the number one cause of death for emergency responders nationwide. “Last year, 20 police officers and two ambulance workers were…

Police Remind Motorists to Move Over During Crash Responders Safety Week

With National Crash Responders Safety Week taking place this week, the Hawai‘i County Police Department is reminding motorists of their legal duty to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles stopped on the roadway. The reminder reinforces Hawai‘i’s “Move Over Law” which was enacted to protect first responders who regularly work in hazardous roadside environments. Under HRS 291C-27, drivers approaching an emergency vehicle displaying flashi…

VDOT asks drivers to move over for crash responders

Sitting in traffic is never convenient, but often times it’s the result of a crash or incident that may have caused serious injuries or fatalities. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) plays a key role responding to events on the roads to keep the traveling public safe and traffic moving. Nov. 17-21 is Crash Responder Safety Week, an opportunity for ...