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law-enforcement1 year ago

Oklahoma Trooper Injured in Violent Interstate Crash During Traffic Stop

An Oklahoma trooper conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 40 was violently thrown to the ground when the vehicle he pulled over was hit by another vehicle. Dash camera footage shows the impact as Trooper Jesse Gregory stands at the passenger-side window. All three individuals involved were treated and released, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing. The incident highlights the importance of Oklahoma's "Move Over" law, which requires motorists to change lanes or slow down when encountering stopped vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the highway.

via ABC News|
#highway-patrol#law-enforcement#move-over-law
traffic-safety1 year ago

"Dashcam Footage: Oklahoma Trooper Injured in I-40 Traffic Stop Crash"

An Oklahoma trooper conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 40 was violently thrown to the ground when another vehicle struck the one he had pulled over, with dash camera footage showing the impact. All three individuals involved were treated and released, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing. The trooper emphasized the importance of the "Move Over" law, which requires motorists to change lanes or slow down when encountering stopped vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the highway.

via The Associated Press|
#interstate-accident#move-over-law#oklahoma
crime-and-law-enforcement2 years ago

"Tragic Loss: Michigan State Police Trooper Killed in I-75 Traffic Stop"

Michigan State Police trooper Joel Popp, 39, was killed during a traffic stop on I-75 when an 81-year-old driver struck him and two patrol cars. Popp, who joined the MSP in January 2020, leaves behind a wife and young daughter. This incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers during traffic stops, and serves as a reminder of the importance of Move Over laws, which require drivers to slow down or move over for emergency vehicles.

via Fox News|
#crime-and-law-enforcement#line-of-duty#michigan-state-police
traffic-safety2 years ago

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
traffic-safety2 years ago

Tennessee Drivers Face Stricter Move Over Law and Drunk Driving Regulations

Changes to Tennessee's Move Over Law, known as the Jabari Bailey Highway Safety Act, require drivers to move over for any stationary vehicle with hazard lights on, including workers with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The law applies to all roads, and drivers are urged to either change lanes or slow down when passing these vehicles. Violating the law now incurs double fines, with penalties ranging from $250 to $2,500 for first, second, and subsequent offenses. Tennessee Highway Patrol will have discretion in issuing citations, potentially giving warnings instead. The law takes effect on July 1.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#fines#highway-safety#move-over-law
traffic-safety2 years ago

Virginia Implements New Laws: Move Over, Ban on Blue Headlights, and Cannabis Changes

Virginia is expanding its "Move Over Law" to require drivers to change lanes or slow down for any vehicle stopped on the side of the road with hazards on, a warning sign, or flares around it, in an effort to prevent deaths and create a buffer on the road. Failure to comply could result in a Class 1 Misdemeanor, with potential jail time or fines.

via WSLS 10|
#aaa#move-over-law#roadside-safety
traffic-safety2 years ago

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
traffic-safety2 years ago

Virginia Implements New Laws for Driver Safety and Cannabis Regulations

Virginia's Move Over Law, aimed at protecting roadside workers and stranded motorists, will be changing on July 1. The law requires drivers to move over or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles or tow trucks on the side of the road. The change will expand the law's protections to include all stationary vehicles with flashing lights, such as utility and waste management trucks. The move comes after the tragic death of Angela Hurley, who was killed while waiting in her disabled vehicle for help on Interstate 95.

via WSET|
#move-over-law#roadside-safety#traffic-accidents
accidents2 years ago

High-flying car crash in Georgia leaves drivers stunned.

A 21-year-old woman from Tallahassee, Florida, was seriously injured after her Nissan Altima drove up the ramp of a flatbed tow truck on a Georgia highway and was launched 120 feet down the road, according to a police report. The incident, which was caught on video by an officer's body camera, occurred on May 24 in Lowndes County. The tow truck was parked in the left lane with its emergency lights activated, and a sheriff's deputy was hit by flying debris. The crash highlights the importance of Georgia's "Move Over" Law, according to authorities.

via Tallahassee Democrat|
#accidents#car-crash#georgia
accidents2 years ago

Cars Take Flight: Dramatic Tow Truck Ramp Launches Caught on Camera

A Florida woman drove her car up the ramp of a tow truck, launching the car 120 feet and flipping through the air in a wild crash caught by a body camera. The driver was hospitalized with serious injuries after the May 24 crash, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The crash occurred last week on Interstate 84 near Valdosta, Ga., after an unrelated incident on the opposite side of the highway. It is unclear whether the driver will face charges related to the crash. Georgia’s Move Over Law requires drivers to slow down and move over a lane when approaching emergency vehicles — including tow trucks — with flashing lights that are parked on the shoulder of the highway.

via The Washington Post|
#accidents#crash#distracted-driving
accidents2 years ago

"Ramp Launches: Wild Car Crashes Caught on Camera in Florida and Georgia"

A 21-year-old woman from Florida drove up the ramp of a flatbed tow truck on a Georgia highway, launching her Nissan Altima 120 feet down the road before striking another car and tumbling end over end. The driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and a deputy was hit by flying debris but not seriously injured. The tow truck was parked in the left lane with its emergency lights activated, and authorities were responding to an earlier incident. The crash highlights the importance of Georgia's "Move Over" Law.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#accidents#car-crash#florida