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traffic-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

Terrifying Highway Helper Crash Caught on Video by Iowa DOT

The Iowa Department of Transportation shared a video showing a scary crash involving a Highway Helper vehicle on Interstate 380 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. The video shows a vehicle with a trailer attempting to move over into the left lane to give space for a truck on the side of the road, but instead collides with another truck, pushing it into the stopped Highway Helper vehicle. The helper is seen running into the ditch and collapsing, but fortunately, only sustained minor injuries. The incident serves as a reminder to not only move over for emergency vehicles but to exercise caution while doing so. If unable to change lanes, state law advises lowering speed when passing any vehicle with flashing lights.

via KCCI Des Moines|

#crash #emergency-vehicles #highway-helper

law-and-safety2 years ago

Indiana Implements 'Move Over Law' to Enhance Road Safety

Starting July 1, the Move Over Law will be enforced across Indiana, requiring drivers to switch lanes or slow down when passing emergency vehicles on the side of the road, in an effort to improve road safety and protect emergency personnel.

via WSBT-TV|

#emergency-vehicles #indiana #law-and-safety

traffic-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

Virginia Implements New Move Over Law and Cannabis Changes

Virginia's expanded Move Over law takes effect, requiring drivers to slow down and move over for not only emergency vehicles with red, blue, or amber lights but also for stationary vehicles with hazard lights, warning signs, or flares. The law aims to create a safe barrier for those pulled over for maintenance or medical issues. Non-compliance can result in a fine of up to $250. AAA emphasizes the importance of following the law to save lives and urges drivers to imagine their loved ones in need of assistance on the side of the road.

via WDBJ|

#compliance #emergency-vehicles #move-over-law

aviation-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

FAA Takes Action to Improve Runway Safety Amid Close Calls

The FAA has issued an industrywide bulletin urging airlines to step up vigilance at airports after a series of close calls on or near runways. The bulletin recommends "areas of focus" highlighted by recent events, including reinforcing rules, such as checklists and Air Traffic Control instructions, and reviewing runway safety protocols. The bulletin follows an emergency FAA safety summit that brought together regulators and industry groups after at least six high-profile runway incursions were reported at large US airports since the start of this year.

via CNN|

#airlines #aviation-safety #emergency-vehicles