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10/19/2026

What is a reasonable fine for failure to obey the Move Over Law? In Massachusetts the fine can be up to $500. In some states, if the driver is in a commercial vehicle or it results in bodily injury that fine can go as high as $4000 and include a year in jail.

10/18/2026

Even our friends in Maine have a Move Over Law.

https://www.maineturnpike.com/safety/move-over-law

The Maine Turnpike Authority operates and maintains Maine’s toll highway from Kittery to Augusta, ensuring safe, reliable travel for residents and visitors.

10/18/2026

National Move Over Day raises awareness of the senseless tragedies that occur when drivers fail to slow down, move over, and pay attention to those working along our roadways.

At Towbook, this day is deeply personal. We've lost far too many people in this industry who became like family to us.

To all tow truck operators and roadside workers, please stay alert, stay safe, and know that you're in our thoughts every day. 💛🖤

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

The lack of understanding of the Move Over Law is a nationwide problem. The more people hear about it, the more likely they are to understand it. Here is a new article from CBS from December 2025.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/slow-down-move-over-traffic-laws-compliance-issues/

Every U.S. state has a "Slow Down, Move Over" law, designed to protect emergency responders and crews on the side of road — but compliance remains an issue.

10/17/2026

Today is National Slow Down, Move Over Day. October is Move Over Awareness Month. We have been posting daily about the Move Over Law. Check it out.

10/16/2026

Ahead of National Slow Down, Move Over Day on October 17, a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that more than 90% of drivers reported slowing down or moving over the last time they passed a disabled vehicle, tow truck, or police vehicle on the shoulder. However, previous observational research found that only 64% of drivers actually changed lanes or reduced their speed when required. More than one-third (36%) did neither.

10/16/2026

Vermont's Move Over Law. It's very similar to the rest of New England.

Vermont Law Vermont state law requires drivers approaching a stationary law enforcement vehicle, ambulance, fire fighting vehicle, a vehicle used in rescue operations, or a towing and repair vehicle displaying signal lamps, and traveling in the same direction, to reduce speed and, if safe to do so,....

10/15/2026

A month ago, a Massachusetts State Police Cruiser was hit in Westwood while responding to an accident. Thankfully the trooper was transported with minor injuries.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/westwood-i-95-university-ave-massachusetts-state-police-cruiser-hit/4015722/

The trooper had minor injuries in the I-95 north crash near University Avenue in Westwood, state police said.

10/14/2026

In 2025, Massachusetts amended the Move Over law to include utility workers. So when National Grid or North Attleboro Electric are out on the roads, please give them room to do their work.

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2025/10/20/new-move-over-law-aims-protect-roadside-workers/

Massachusetts drivers will soon face stiffer penalties for not moving over for roadside workers under a bill recently passed the state senate.