Troopers asking motorists to #moveover
Ohio State Patrol Media Release
Van Wert– Last month, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was struck by a vehicle as he was standing outside of his cruiser, responding to a crash on the side of I-475. Thankfully, he sustained non-life threatening injuries, but he was knocked over a guardrail, fell into a steep ditch and had to be pulled up to safety by a rope.
Hundreds of people are killed or injured each year after pulling over to the side of a road and subsequently getting struck by another vehicle. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to help keep their fellow drivers as well as law enforcement officers safe by following Ohio’s Move Over law.
The law requires all drivers to move over one lane when passing any vehicle with flashing or rotating lights parked on the roadside. If moving over is not possible due to traffic or weather conditions, or because a second lane does not exist, motorists should slow down and proceed with caution.
“By moving over, motorists are helping to protect the lives of everyone who works on or uses our roadways,” said Lt. Tim Grigsby. “It’s not just the law; it’s the right thing to do.”
To view the statistical analysis regarding our safe driving awareness month visit http://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/doc/Move_Over_Bulletin_2015
As always, the Patrol asks drivers to call #677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity.
