Don’t forget to move over and save lives

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July 9, 2010

Anonymous Pharos-Tribune Sat Jul 10, 2010, 11:04 AM EDT

Most motorists already know that state law requires them to change lanes when coming on a stopped emergency or state highway vehicle with its emergency lights flashing.

And if that’s not possible, drivers are required to reduce their speed to safely pass the vehicle.

Two changes came to the state’s “move-over” law effective July 1.

Service vehicles operated by utilities have been added to the list of vehicles requiring motorists to change lanes.

The other addition to the law has to do with speed. If you are unable to safely change lanes to avoid the police car, ambulance, highway or tow truck or other vehicles on the list, you must reduce your speed to 10 miles per hour below the posted limit.

Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Transportation are also advising people not to come to a stop for these vehicles as that could result in a chain reaction collision.

A violation of the move-over law that leads to death or injury or causes damage to equipment can result in a fine and a license suspension of up to two years.

Already in 2010, two people have lost their lives while working on Indiana highways.

By following the law and switching lanes or slowing down for emergency and highway workers, you can do more than show some common courtesy.

You can help to save lives.

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