Move Over Law
Flashing Lights? Slow Down. Move Over.
On average a tow truck driver is killed at the roadside every other week.
American Automobile Association (AAA) 2024
123
roadside assistance providers were killed by passing vehicles between 2015 and 2021.
American Automobile Association (AAA) 2024
Give ‘Em Space—It Could Save a Life
Emergency workers and roadside crews risk their lives to keep us safe—let’s return the favor. Move over when you see flashing lights. If you can’t, at least slow down! It’s a simple move that could save a life.
What you can do
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY and look out for pedestrians or vehicles on the side of the road.
MOVE OVER when clear to change lanes.
SLOW DOWN to a reasonable speed for existing weather and road conditions.
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LEARN THE CODE
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.