Virginia first responders at risk due to confusion over ‘Move Over’ law: AAA

Concerning data shows one third of drivers don't follow the slow down-move over law

DENVER (KDVR) — New data from AAA shows that a portion of drivers ignore the Slow Down and Move Over law, despite harsher laws here in Colorado. "I can tell you with Colorado State Patrol alone, we’ve had four troopers killed on the side of the road in the last few years," said Sgt. Ivan Alvarado with Colorado State Patrol. Bicycle group condemns threats against local restaurant after bike lane changes Alvarado said that Colorado law requi…

Concerning data shows one third of drivers don't follow the slow down move over law

DENVER (KDVR) — New data from AAA shows that a portion of drivers ignore the Slow Down and Move Over law, despite harsher laws here in Colorado. "I can tell you with Colorado State Patrol alone, we’ve had four troopers killed on the side of the road in the last few years," said Sgt. Ivan Alvarado with Colorado State Patrol. Bicycle group condemns threats against local restaurant after bike lane changes Alvarado said that Colorado law requi…

Virginia first responders at risk due to confusion over ‘Move Over’ law: AAA

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia first responders are still at risk for injury on highways due to confusion about "Slow Down, Move Over" law, per a new study by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Under "Slow Down, Move Over" (SDMO) law, drivers must either move over or slow down for emergency vehicles stopped on the road. It was created to protect law enforcement and first responders after several reported injuries and deaths were report…

Dangerously Low Compliance: Study Finds Over One-Third Of Drivers Ignore "Slow Down, Move Over" Laws

Despite “Slow Down, Move Over” laws being enacted in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., a new study from AAA reveals a dangerous gap in driver compliance, raising urgent concerns following the deaths of 46 emergency responders struck by vehicles while working roadside incidents in 2024. The tragic toll includes law enforcement, tow truck operators, […] Dangerously Low Compliance: Study Finds Over One-Third Of Drivers Ignore “Slow Down, Move Ove…

Study Finds Most Drivers Are Unaware of or Misunderstand the “Slow Down, Move Over” Laws, Leading to Dangerous Gaps in Compliance

Footage of drivers passing roadside incidents found only 64% of vehicles either slowed down or moved over. The remaining 36% did neither.

AAA Research Shows Drivers Confused About ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ Laws

BOISE, ID — Confusion about “Slow Down, Move Over” laws may be putting emergency responders at heightened risk on U.S. roadways, according to newly released research from AAA. On average, an emergency responder is struck and killed every other week while assisting motorists along the roadside. In 2024 alone, 46 responders — including police, firefighters, EMTs, and tow truck operators — lost their lives in such incidents. Every state requires dr…