Pennsylvania State Police will be working with troopers from other states for a “Move Over Law” or “Steer Clear Law” enforcement drive.
The initiative will start Sunday, July 19 and continue through Saturday July 25.
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The state’s Steer Clear Law requires drivers to move over or slow down as they encounter an emergency scene, traffic stop, or disabled vehicle. The law is intended to prevent prevent injuries and save lives.
When approaching a scene, drivers are to:
- 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.
Troopers said the Steer Clear Law only works “if drivers follow the law and use common sense.”
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In addition to Pennsylvania, troopers from the Michigan State Police, Kentucky State Police, Ohio State Police, West Virginia State Police, and Indiana State Police will be participating through the collaborative 6-State Trooper Project.
The multi-state project is part of a combined and coordinated law enforcement and security services effort in the areas of highway safety, criminal patrol, and intelligence sharing.
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