Pennsylvania State Police are focusing on “move over” enforcement this week.
The enforcement period started Sunday and will continue through Saturday as part of the 6 State Trooper Project.
All Troop D stations will focus on enforcement of move over laws as part of a campaign to raise awareness about reckless and careless driving associated with failing to move over for emergency responders, according to a news release. Troop D stations are located in Butler, Armstrong, Beaver, Mercer and Lawrence counties.
TRENDING NOW:
Under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Section 3327, the duty of drivers in emergency response areas, unless otherwise directed by an emergency service responder, is as follows:
- Pass in a lane not adjacent to that of the emergency response area, if possible; or
- If passing in a nonadjacent lane is impossible, illegal or unsafe, pass the emergency response area at a careful and prudent reduced speed reasonable for safely passing the emergency response area.